Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
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When administering total parenteral nutrition, the nurse should assess the client for signs of rebound hypoglycemia. The nurse knows that rebound hypoglycemia occurs when:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Rebound hypoglycemia occurs when TPN is stopped abruptly, causing a rapid drop in blood glucose due to persistent insulin release. Tapering the infusion prevents this.