A patient who is on NPO status and has been receiving parenteral nutrition for 2 weeks develops bilateral pain in the area of the ears.The nurse recognizes that the patient is at risk for development of which of the following conditions?

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The patient is at risk for developing parotitis, which is inflammation of the parotid gland. This can occur in patients receiving parenteral nutrition due to decreased salivary flow and potential bacterial overgrowth. Bilateral pain in the area of the ears is a common symptom of parotitis. Stomatitis, oral candidiasis, and Vincent's infection are not typically associated with bilateral ear pain.

A Patient Who Is on NPO Status and Has Been