Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has partial-thickness burns on 50% of his body and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse should actively monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
TPN's high glucose content risks hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring. Calcium, bowel sounds, and abdominal pain are less directly related.