Mr. Morgan is a critically ill patient in the ICU who is on TPN. The nurse understands that monitoring his _____ can help to determine if he is being overfed.
A) glucose levels
B) cholesterol levels
C) iron levels
D) albumin levels
E) calcium levels

Question

Mr. Morgan is a critically ill patient in the ICU who is on TPN. The nurse understands that monitoring his _____ can help to determine if he is being overfed.​
A) ​glucose levels
B) ​cholesterol levels
C) ​iron levels
D) ​albumin levels
E) ​calcium levels

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Monitoring glucose levels can help to determine if Mr. Morgan is receiving an appropriate amount of TPN. If his glucose levels are consistently high, it may indicate that he is being overfed with TPN.

Mr Morgan Is a Critically Ill Patient in the ICU