A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). While maintaining PN the nurse's best action is to:
A. begin the infusion at 150 mL/h.
B. maintain a consistent infusion rate.
C. change the infusion tubing on a weekly basis.
D. monitor the laboratory values on a weekly basis.
B
PN is gradually increased over several days. To prevent infection, the bag and tubing are changed every 24 hours. Laboratory values are monitored regularly.
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