A patient is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition. The parenteral nutrition solution is completed before the new solution arrives on the unit. The nurse administers

a. 20% intralipids.
b. 5% dextrose solution.
c. 0.45% normal saline solution.
d. 5% lactated Ringer's solution


Ans: b. 5% dextrose solution.

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