A PN patient is receiving 45 calories/KG. What may be the result?
a. hypocalcemia
b. hyperkalemia
c. hypokalemia
d. hyperphosphatemia
Answer: c. hypokalemia
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A) ferritin. B) myoglobin. C) hemoglobin. D) iron.
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