A client is prescribed peripheral parenteral nutrition. For signs of which complication should the nurse monitor this client?

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Clients who are expected to receive parenteral nutrition for longer than 10 days should do so through a central vein since thrombophlebitis may result from the infusion of a hypertonic solution in a small vein. If infused properly, diarrhea, nausea, and edema are not common side effects of parenteral nutrition since the solution is carefully formulated to contain a balanced amount of nutrients and vitamins.

A Client Is Prescribed Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition