A patient who has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several days accidently removes the intravenous (IV) line. While waiting for the IV therapy nurse, the nurse caring for this patient will monitor for which complication?

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TPN provides the patient with a continuous supply of glucose, which prevents hypoglycemia. If the TPN line is accidentally disconnected, the patient no longer receives a continuous supply of glucose and hypoglycemia may occur. The other complications listed can also occur with IV therapy, but they are not related to the specific situation described in the question.

A Patient Who Has Been Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)