An older patient was admitted with a fractured hip after being found on the floor of her home. She was extremely malnourished and started on parenteral nutrition (PN) 3 days ago. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. Blood glucose level of 125 mg/dL
b. Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL
c. White blood cell count of 10,500/µL
d. Serum potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L
Answer: b. Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL
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