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A patient for whom an intravenous antibiotic is prescribed has a multilumen central line in place for central parenteral nutrition (CPN). What should the nurse do?
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A patient’s central parenteral nutrition (CPN) order has been changed to a different solution, and the present solution is to be discontinued immediately. What should the nurse do until the new solution is delivered by the pharmacy?
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administering parenteral nutrition though a central line

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A patient for whom an intravenous antibiotic is prescribed has a multilumen central line in place for central parenteral nutrition (CPN). What should the nurse do? Infuse the antibiotic through another lumen of the multilumen central line.
A patient’s central parenteral nutrition (CPN) order has been changed to a different solution, and the present solution is to be discontinued immediately. What should the nurse do until the new solution is delivered by the pharmacy? Hang an infusion of 10% dextrose in water at the same infusion rate as the CPN.
Which action will best minimize a patient’s risk for infection while receiving central parenteral nutrition (CPN)? Change the CPN infusion tubing at least once every 24 hours.
When preparing to infuse a bag of parenteral nutrition through a patient’s central line, the nurse notices that the solution has coalesced. What is his or her best response? Contact the pharmacy for a new infusion bag.
Which nursing action will best ensure the safety of a patient who is about to receive an infusion of parenteral nutrition? Verify the physician’s order for central parenteral nutrition (CPN) and the flow rate.
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