The nurse is caring for a client who has been on parenteral nutrition (PN) for 5 days. The nurse is constantly monitoring the client's status to ensure he is doing well
Which of the following are possible side effects of PN that will require immediate attention? Select all that apply. A) Shortness of breath D) Tightness of chest
B) Elevated temperature E) Jaundice
C) Drop in blood glucose levels
A, B, D, E
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Side effects of PN can include weight gain, elevated temperature or sepsis, high blood glucose levels, shortness of breath, tightness of chest, anemia, nausea or vomiting, jaundice, allergy, pneumothorax, or cardiac arrhythmias.
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