Yes or No. In Louisiana, most hospitals allow LPNs to hang TPN.

CLINICAL NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Yes or No. In Louisiana, most hospitals allow LPN’s to hang TPN.

A	Yes, True we can do this everywhere, we are trained.
B	No, False, we can only do this at places that allow LPN’s to hang TPN.
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The following are some of the tasks (those most frequently inquired about) a licensed practical nurse may perform when the above conditions are met: Initiate and maintain IV therapy and administer IV medications by IVPB and/or IVP (including hyperalimentation, blood and blood products)

Detailed explanation-2: -An LPN MAY NOT:-Administer intermittent IV solutions through a central venous line, including a PICC line, central venous chest ports and central venous arm ports. An LPN MAY:-Administer ONLY saline and/or heparin flushes through a peripheral IV line by the direct IV push technique.

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