What can rapid changes in the infusion rate of total parenteral nutrition cause?
A) Glucose level changes C) Triglyceride level changes
B) Protein level changes D) Sodium level changes
A
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Rapid changes in the infusion rate of PN can cause severe hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia; therefore, changes must be made incrementally.
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