The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient who has PN containing dextrose 50% infusing.The patient asks why the rate keeps being increased.How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A) "It is important to increase the PN whenever your blood sugar is low."
B) "It is important to do this to help reduce bile secretion and prevent heartburn."
C) "By changing the rate, it helps your body increase absorption of the electrolytes."
D) "It is started slowly and increased slowly to allow your pancreas to adjust insulin levels."
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