During an assessment for potential septicemia on a client with parenteral nutrition,the nurse is alert to:

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Know the client's recent temperature range.Clients with peripheral or central intravenous (IV)lines are susceptible to septicemia; an elevated temperature can be an early indicator of a bacterial process.
Hypoglycemia results in client being shaky,dizzy,nervous,and anxious; patient senses hunger and has blood sugar level less than 80 mg/100 mL.Air embolism results in sudden respiratory distress,shortness of breath,coughing,chest pain,and decreased blood pressure.Hyperglycemia results in excessive thirst.

During an Assessment for Potential Septicemia on a Client with Parenteral