You are caring for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition. What complications would you assess this patient for? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Rebound hyperglycemia
B) Clotted or displaced catheter
C) Pneumothorax
D) Hyperglycemia
E) Dehydration
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: The most common complications are pneumothorax, air embolism, a clotted or displaced catheter, sepsis, hyperglycemia, rebound hypoglycemia, and fluid overload. You would not assess for rebound hyperglycemia or dehydration.
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