During the night shift, a patient’s total parenteral nutrition (TPN) infusion runs out, the pharmacy is closed, and a new TPN bag will not be available for about 6 hours. The nurse’s most appropriate action at this time would be to a hang a bottle of lipid solution. b hang a bag of normal saline. c hang a bag of 10% dextrose. d call the prescriber for stat TPN orders.
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