The patient on bowel rest has been prescribed 10% dextrose total parenteral nutrition at 50 mL/h, intravenous lipids 3 grams/kg/day, and 10 mg intravenous famotidine every other day. Which information in the patient’s chart prompts the nurse to contact the provider?
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