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melina_rosy

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After abdominal surgery, a patient with protein calorie malnutrition is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). Which is the best indicator that the patient is receiving adequate nutrition?

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A patient's capillary blood glucose level is 120 mg/dL 6 hours after the nurse initiated a parenteral nutrition (PN) infusion. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1



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Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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