The Client Who Was Started on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

question 21

Multiple Choice

The client who was started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) yesterday has the following morning lab results. Which result indicates the greatest urgency for the nurse's collaboration with the physician?

• A) Potassium of 3.5.
• B) Serum glucose of 328.
• C) Prealbumin of 15.
• D) BUN of 60.

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