A Patient Is Admitted with Severe Malnutrition

A patient is admitted with severe malnutrition.A central venous catheter is placed in the right subclavian vein and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is started.What medical interventions may be initiated with the onset of hyperglycemia?

A) Discontinuing the infusion
B) Adding insulin to the TPN
C) Weaning from the TPN over a 6-hour period
D) Starting an infusion of 0.9% normal saline

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