A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). To monitor for the development of a complication directly related to the composition of the TPN, what intervention does the nurse initiate?
A) Vital signs every 15 minutes
B) Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocol
C) Continuous capnography
D) Frequent monitoring of blood glucose
D
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