Asked by Brookelynne Verrette on Jun 21, 2024
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The patient is having at least 75% of nutritional needs met by enteral feeding, so the health care provider has ordered the parenteral nutrition (PN) to be discontinued. However, the nurse notices that the PN infusion has fallen behind. What should the nurse do?
A) Increase the rate to get the volume caught up before discontinuing.
B) Stop the infusion as ordered.
C) Taper infusion gradually.
D) Hang 5% dextrose.
Parenteral Nutrition
Nutritional support provided intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion.
Enteral Feeding
A method of supplying nutrition directly to the stomach or small intestine through a tube when oral intake is inadequate or impossible.
Infusion Discontinued
The cessation of the administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream through an IV.
- Understand the importance and methods of ensuring accurate enteral and parenteral nutrition delivery and monitoring.
Verified Answer
AB
Ariana BrooksJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sudden discontinuation of PN can cause hypoglycemia. PN must be tapered off. Usually, 10% dextrose is infused when PN solution is suddenly discontinued. Too rapid administration of hypertonic dextrose (PN) can result in an osmotic diuresis and dehydration. If an infusion falls behind schedule, the nurse should not increase the rate in an attempt to catch up.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance and methods of ensuring accurate enteral and parenteral nutrition delivery and monitoring.