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"When a nurse assesses a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN), which laboratory value is most important for the nurse to monitor regularly?A. Albumin.B. Calcium.C. Glucose.D. Alkaline phosphatase."

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Answer:

C. Glucose

Step-by-step explanation:

Parenteral nutrition is defined by intravenous administration of macro and micronutrients through the peripheral or central route. Proper indication, maintenance of biochemical, clinical and anthropometric controls allow to reduce infectious, metabolic or infusion complications.

Serum glucose levels and the patient's clinical condition were considered as the main parameters until the calculated and prescribed nutritional needs were reached. It is essential to control blood glucose, avoiding states of hyper or hypoglycemia.

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