A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition has elevated serum blood urea nitrogen and serum sodium levels.The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which complication?

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Elevated serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum sodium levels are indicators of prerenal azotemia, which is a complication of total parenteral nutrition. Prerenal azotemia is caused by decreased blood flow to the kidneys, leading to impaired renal function and reduced urine output. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, hypotension, and decreased cardiac output. Hyperglycemia, CLABSI, and hepatic dysfunction are all potential complications of parenteral nutrition but would not be associated with elevated serum BUN and sodium levels specifically.

A Patient Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition Has Elevated Serum Blood