A patient on PN has gained 4 lbs over a 24-hour period.Given this weight gain, which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?

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Weight gain greater than 1 lb/day indicates fluid retention.The patient's ideal weight gain is usually between 1 and 2 lb/wk.Weight is an indicator of the patient's nutritional status and determines fluid volume.A nutritional regimen without adequate fatty acids leads to EFAD, characterized by dry, scaly skin, sparse hair growth, impaired wound healing, decreased resistance to stress, increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infection, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and liver function abnormalities.

A Patient on PN Has Gained 4 Lbs Over a 24-Hour