A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition has elevated serum blood urea nitrogen and serum sodium levels. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which complication?
1. Prerenal azotemia
2. Hyperglycemia
3. Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
4. Hepatic dysfunction
Answer: 1
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