During evening rounds, the nurse discovers that the PN bag, of a patient receiving chemotherapy, is empty. It is discovered that the pharmacy has not delivered the next bag of PN. Until the pharmacy delivers the next bag of PN the nurse should start infusing which of the following IV solutions?

During evening rounds, the nurse discovers that the PN bag, of a patient receiving chemotherapy, is empty. It is discovered that the pharmacy has not delivered the next bag of PN. Until the pharmacy delivers the next bag of PN the nurse should start infusing which of the following IV solutions?



a. 20% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride

b. 5% lactated ringer's solution

c. 10% dextrose in water

d. 0.9% normal saline solution



Answer: c. 10% dextrose in water


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