The TPN feeding is running at 20 mL and is 1 hour behind schedule. What is the most appropri-ate initial nursing intervention?
a. Increase the flow rate to 22 mL/hr (10%) and inform the charge nurse.
b. Reposition the patient to the right side and lower the head of the bed.
c. Dilute the thick feeding formula with 10 mL of sterile water and inform the charge nurse.
d. Document the event and inform the charge nurse.
D
Increasing the speed of giving TPN feedings is never a consideration because doing so will cause hyperglycemia. The event should be documented and the charge nurse informed.
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