A severely malnourished patient on TPN has altered electrolyte levels, hyperglycemia, and fluid retention. The nurse recognizes that the patient may be experiencing:

a. aspiration.
b. gallbladder disease.
c. fatty liver.
d. refeeding syndrome.


d

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