A nurse is educating a client on parenteral nutrition. The nurse notes that parenteral nutrition is maintained at a constant rate in an adult client to avoid:

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Parenteral nutrition is maintained at a constant rate to avoid metabolic disturbances, which can occur if the infusion rate is too rapid or too slow, leading to complications such as hyperglycemia or electrolyte imbalances.

A Nurse Is Educating a Client on Parenteral Nutrition