A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution. The nurse should assess a client's ability to metabolize the TPN solution adequately by monitoring the client for which sign?

a. tachycardia
b. hyperglycemia
c. hypertension
d. elevated blood urea nitrogen concentration


Ans: b. hyperglycemia

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