Which should the nurse monitor to prevent complications of a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

A. Potassium levels
B. Blood glucose levels
C. Liver enzymes
D. Thyroid function


Answer: B

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a tachydysrhythmia. The nurse would teach and prepare the patient for which of the following procedures?

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Which cells of the inflammatory process are found in acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports difficulty sleeping. Which initial intervention does the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Offering the client a sleeping pill at night B. Providing the client with a snack at bedtime C. Asking the client what is done to prepare for sleep D. Leaving the television in the client's room on at a very low volume

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