ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The client had abdominal surgery and is receiving bag #5 of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a subclavian line infusing at 126 mL/hr. The nurse realizes bag #6 is not on the unit and TPN bag #5 has 50 mL left to infuse. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: D10W maintains glucose stability until TPN arrives, preventing hypoglycemia in TPN-dependent clients.

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