The nurse is caring for a patient who has total parenteral nutrition (TPN) running finds that the infusion is behind by 200 mL. The nurse should:

Name: The nurse is caring for a patient who has total parenteral nutrition (TPN) running finds that the infusion is behind by 200 mL. The nurse should:
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The rate of a TPN is never increased because of the danger of causing hyperglycemia or circulatory overload. The discrepancy is to be documented and reported to the charge nurse or physician.

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