For the client who is receiving parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter,the nurse recognizes that a priority is to:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

After catheter placement,the catheter is flushed with saline or heparin until the position is radiographically confirmed.Aseptic technique,not sterile technique,is used during the administration of feedings.An initial rate of 40 to 60 mL/hr is recommended,and the rate is gradually increased.The rate of administration is not the priority.The nurse must first confirm correct placement of the catheter.A single container of PN should hang no longer than 24 hours;lipids no more than 12 hours.The nurse must first confirm correct placement of the catheter before any infusion is begun.

For the Client Who Is Receiving Parenteral Nutrition Via a Central