Multiple Choice
A patient with protein-calorie malnutrition has undergone surgery and radiation therapy for a malignant tumor of the bowel. The health care provider orders PN for the patient. The nurse will evaluate that the PN is effective when the patient's
A) blood glucose is 110 mg/dl.
B) fluid intake and output are balanced.
C) surgical incision is healing normally.
D) serum albumin level is 3.7 mg/dl.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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