The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).The patient reports nausea,headache,and thirst.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss

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This patient shows signs of hyperglycemia,which is a common adverse effect of TPN.The nurse should request an order for serum glucose.Symptoms should not be treated without first determining the underlying cause.Isotonic dextrose is given to prevent hypoglycemia.

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