The hospital nurse educator is observing a new registered nurse (RN)who is caring for a patient receiving PN through a single-lumen central line inserted in the right subclavian vein.Which action by the new RN indicates that the RN can safely care for the patient?

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Infusing the PN solution using an infusion pump is the correct action because it ensures the solution is given at a precise rate and the accuracy of the administration is improved. A single-lumen central line inserted in the subclavian vein is a high-risk vascular access device, and any action that reduces the risk of complications is crucial. Flushing the line after drawing a blood specimen is important, but not the best choice in this scenario. Reminding the patient to keep the right arm straight is not necessary since the patient is receiving PN through a central line, and checking capillary blood glucose every 8 hours is not relevant for this patient's care.

The Hospital Nurse Educator Is Observing a New Registered Nurse