Which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive the highest priority when caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition?
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The use of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) has been shown to reduce infection rates from 25–33% to as low as 4% when a specialist team provides meticulous care. However, TPN administration is not without risks, making it crucial for nurses to correctly identify **which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive the highest priority when caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition?** The answer lies in addressing the most immediate threat to the patient's physiological stability. (Markdown OK)
