An older adult with metastatic cancer of the esophagus is undergoing palliative treatment that includes total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a central subclavian catheter. Which nursing assessment is essential for evaluating the client’s response to the TPN?
1. Measure the arterial pulse pressure
2. Monitor the capillary blood glucose
3. Obtain an apical-radial pulse rate
4. Test the urine’s specific gravity
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