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When administering total parenteral nutrition, the nurse should assess the client for signs of rebound hypoglycemia. The nurse knows that rebound hypoglycemia occurs when:

ExplanationRapid discontinuation of TPN can result in hypoglycemia. Answer A is incorrect because rapid infusion of TPN results in hyperglycemia. Answer C is incorrect because TPN is administered through a central line. Answer D is incorrect because the infusion is administered with a filter.