A Patient with Protein Calorie Malnutrition Who Has Had Abdominal

A patient with protein calorie malnutrition who has had abdominal surgery is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) . Which assessment information obtained by the nurse is the best indicator that the patient is receiving adequate nutrition?

A) Blood glucose is 110 mg/dL.
B) Serum albumin level is 3.5 mg/dL.
C) Fluid intake and output are balanced.
D) Surgical incision is healing normally.

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