Which should the nurse include in the plan of care when administering total parenteral nutrition?
A. Check the feeding tube for residual prior to initiating feedings.
B. Remove the solution from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to hanging.
C. Withhold oral medications while the total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is hanging.
D. Maintain a dedicated percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for the solution.
Answer: B
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