The nurse is caring for a client receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) via a central line. The nurse should monitor which of the following to detect the development of the most common complication of PN?

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The most common complication of parenteral nutrition is infection, particularly due to the central line. Monitoring the client's temperature can help detect signs of infection early.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Parenteral Nutrition