A Child Is Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN; Hyperalimentation)

question 27

Multiple Choice

A child is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN; hyperalimentation) . At the end of 8 hours, the nurse observes the solution and notes that 200 ml/8 hr is being infused rather than the ordered amount of 300 ml/8 hr. The nurse should adjust the rate so that how much will infuse during the next 8 hours?

• A) 200 ml
• B) 300 ml
• C) 350 ml
• D) 400 ml

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