A nurse is reporting a client's laboratory tests to the provider to obtain a prescription for the client's daily warfarin.
Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to report to obtain the prescription for the warfarin?

The correct answer is choice b. “I will hang a new bag of TPN and IV tubing every 24 hours.”

Choice A rationale:

Monitoring the client’s blood glucose level every 8 hours is important, but it is not the best indicator of understanding the TPN procedure. Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly, but the frequency can vary based on the client’s condition and physician’s orders.

Choice B rationale:

Hanging a new bag of TPN and IV tubing every 24 hours is correct. This practice helps prevent infection and ensures the client receives the correct formulation of nutrients.

Choice C rationale:

Increasing the rate of the TPN infusion to ensure the correct amount is given is incorrect. The rate of TPN infusion should be strictly controlled and adjusted only by a physician’s order to prevent complications such as hyperglycemia or fluid overload.

Choice D rationale:

Obtaining the client’s weight every other day is important for monitoring nutritional status, but it does not directly indicate an understanding of the TPN procedure. Daily weights are often recommended to closely monitor the client’s response to TPN.

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