A patient’s total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has 50 mL remaining in the bag and the new one has not been sent by the pharmacy. What is the priority nursing action?
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Step 1: Assess the current situation - Determine the time left for the current TPN bag to finish based on the flow rate and the remaining volume of 50 mL. Show more…
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