A nurse receives an order from the doctor to hang a new bag of TPN at 0900. When the nurse enters with the new bag at 0900, she notices the old bag is still running and has 150mL left of TPN solution. What action does the nurse take next?

A The nurse takes down the old bag of TPN and tubing and hangs the new one in its place.

explanation

TPN, bag and tubing, expires after 24 hours and should be replaced. The rate should never be changed when it comes to TPN.

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