For the Client Who Is Receiving Parenteral Nutrition Via a Central

question 38

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Use sterile technique during the administration of the feedings
• B) Maintain the initial infusion rate at no more than 40 to 60 mL/hr
• C) Complete the administration of the feeding within 12 hours
• D) Have radiographic confirmation of the placement of the catheter

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