The nurse is caring for a patient receiving PN.In planning the patient's care for the day,the nurse focuses on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Monitor the patient's vital signs,electrolyte levels,triglyceride levels,weight,and fluid status,and compare baseline versus treatment values.Some patients who receive PN have rapid changes in these values.Know the patient's recent temperature range.Patients with peripheral or central IV lines are susceptible to septicemia; an elevated temperature is an early indicator of a bacterial infection.Routinely assess the site of a central venous access device for signs of infection.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Receiving PN