A patient's peripheral parenteral nutrition bag has run dry before the physician has ordered a new bag.The best action by the nurse is to hang which solution until the new bag arrives?

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If TPN is discontinued abruptly,rebound hypoglycemia may occur.This complication can be prevented with an infusion of 5 to 10% glucose in situations in which TPN must be discontinued immediately.For peripheral solutions,the proportion of dextrose must not be more than 12.5%.

A Patient's Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition Bag Has Run Dry Before