A patient who is maintained on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)due to an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease has a ceruloplasmin level of 17 mg/dL.For which clinical manifestation should a nurse assess this patient?
A)Arthralgia or migratory joint pain
B)Chest pain or mental status changes
C)Increased white blood cell (WBC)count and fever
D)Jaundice or change in eye color

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A low ceruloplasmin level is associated with Wilson's disease, a genetic disorder that causes excess accumulation of copper in the body. This can result in liver damage and eventually lead to jaundice and a change in eye color.

A Patient Who Is Maintained on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)due