Multiple Choice
Mr.Morgan is an acutely stressed patient in the ICU who is on TPN.The nurse understands that monitoring the patient's _____ can help to determine if the patient is being overfed.
A) glucose levels
B) cholesterol levels
C) iron levels
D) albumin levels
Correct Answer:
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