Mrs. Simmons is receiving TPN at 100 cc/hr. Upon return from the radiology department, her nurse notices that the infusion pump is off and the TPN is now 200 cc behind schedule. The nurse should
A) restart the infusion at 150 cc/hr in order to make up the lost volume.
B) check the patient's blood glucose level.
C) bolus the patient with 200 cc and then restart the infusion at 100 cc/hr.
D) administer a 5% dextrose solution.
B
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