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The weight of a patient who has received parenteral nutrition for a week is 90 kg today. Yesterday's weight was 89 kg; the weight the day before was 88.5 kg.
 
  What other assessment should the nurse make before conferring with the physician?
  1. Analyze the balance of the patient's intake and output over the past 3 days.
  2. Determine the number of calories in the solution being infused.
  3. No additional information is needed.
  4. Determine the serum C-reactive protein levels and glucose.

Question 2

The best index of the efficacy of parenteral nutritional support is:
 
  1. the amount of solution infused.
  2. urine output.
  3. level of consciousness.
  4. weight gain.



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