ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam B Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The bag has 20 mL remaining to infuse, but a new bag is not readily available. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct action is to administer dextrose 10% in water. This will help prevent hypoglycemia in the client receiving TPN. Since the TPN bag has only 20 mL left, abruptly stopping the infusion could lead to hypoglycemia. Giving lactated Ringer's solution (
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A) is not appropriate as it does not address the need for glucose. Slowing the TPN infusion rate (
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C) may not provide enough glucose to prevent hypoglycemia. Temporarily discontinuing the infusion (
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B) is not recommended as it can lead to adverse effects.
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