the nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 24-hour total parenteral nutrition (tpn) via a central line at 54 ml/hr. when initially assessing the client, the nurse notes that the tpn solution has run out and the next tpn solution is not available. what immediate action should the nurse take?

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When the TPN solution has run out and the next TPN solution is not available than the immediate action of nurse is to infuse 10 percent dextrose and water at 54 ml/hr.

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) may be a technique of feeding that bypasses the channel. A special formula given through a vein provides most of the nutrients the body wants. The tactic is employed once somebody cannot or should not receive feedings or fluids orally.

The maximum rate to infuse TPN solution should to not exceed one.5 ml/kg/hour (120 ml/h for the common adult). Infusion of lipoid are often via peripheral tubing, that should be new and sterile and can be used for fat emulsion solely.

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