Potential complications of parenteral nutrition (PN) include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Electrolyte disturbance D) Infectious
B) Rebound hypoglycemia E) Trace element toxicity
C) Hyperglycemia
A, B, C, D
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Potential complications of PN include electrolyte disturbances, rebound hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, infections, and sepsis.
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