A patient has been receiving total parenteral
nutrition. Upon assessment, the nurse notes these assessment findings: blood pressure 150/92 mm Hg (elevated from previous readings); pulse rate 110 beats/min and weak; pitting edema on both ankles; and new-onset confusion. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?
a. Infection
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Fluid overload
Question 2
When monitoring a patient who has been receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition for more than 3 weeks, the nurse will watch for which potential complication?
a. Diarrhea
b. Phlebitis
c. Hypernatremia
d. Hypoglycemia