A patient's 2:1 parenteral nutrition (PN) container infuses before the pharmacy prepares the next container.This places the patient at risk for which complication?

A) Sepsis
B) Pneumothorax
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Thrombophlebitis

Parenteral Nutrition

A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (glucose), which can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness.

Pharmacy

A field of science and practice in which the preparation, dispensing, and review of drugs, as well as additional clinical services, are studied and applied.