The nurse is monitoring the TPN infusion for a small child. The nurse notices that the infusion is behind. The nurse should perform which of the following interventions?
a. Speed up the infusion to catch up
b. Notify the nurse in charge
c. Stop the infusion
d. None of the above
B
TPN must be monitored carefully. Speeding up an infusion can cause hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The infusion should not be stopped. The nurse in charge should be notified.
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