If a client is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition, the nurse should carefully monitor for signs of:
1. Diarrhea.
2. Edema.
3. Thrombophlebitis.
4. Nausea.
Thrombophlebitis
Rationale: Clients who are expected to receive parenteral nutrition for longer than 10 days should do so through a central vein since thrombophlebitis may result from the infusion of a hypertonic solution in a small vein. If infused properly, diarrhea, nausea, and edema are not common side effects of parentral nutrition since the solution is carefully formulated to contain a balanced amount of nutrients and vitamins.
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