A malnourished patient is receiving a parenteral nutrition (PN) infusion containing amino acids and dextrose from a bag that was hung 24 hours ago. The nurse observes that about 50 mL remain in the PN container. Which action is best for the nurse to take?
a. Ask the health care provider to clarify the written PN order.
b. Add a new container of PN using the current tubing and filter.
c. Hang a new container of PN and change the IV tubing and filter.
d. Infuse the remaining 50 mL and then hang a new container of PN.
b. Add a new container of PN using the current tubing and filter.
All PN solutions are changed at 24 hours. PN solutions containing dextrose and amino acids require a change in tubing and filter every 72 hours rather than daily.
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