A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a parental lipid infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of fat overload syndrome?
Elevated temperature
Peripheral edema
Hypertension
Erythema at the insertion site
The Correct Answer is A
Fat overload syndrome is a rare but serious complication that can occur in clients receiving lipid infusion. It is typically characterized by fever.
Although spontaneous hemorrhage can occur, peripheral edema is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome.
Hypertension is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome. However, hypotension may occur due to fluid shift and vasodilation.
Erythema can occur at the site of infusion during lipid infusion. However, it is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome.
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