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A Severely Malnourished Client Was Started on Enteral Feedings

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A severely malnourished client was started on enteral feedings.The following day,the client is confused,has a heart rate of 112 beats/min,and reports feeling weak.Which laboratory value does the nurse correlate with this condition?


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