A client who can't tolerate oral feedings begins receiving intermittent enteral feedings. When monitoring for evidence of intolerance to these feedings, the nurse must remain alert for:

A client who can't tolerate oral feedings begins receiving intermittent enteral feedings. When monitoring for evidence of intolerance to these feedings, the nurse must remain alert for:


a) constipation, dehydration, and hypercapnia.
b) manifestations of electrolyte disturbances.
c) diaphoresis, vomiting, and diarrhea.
d) manifestations of hypoglycemia.


Answer: c) diaphoresis, vomiting, and diarrhea.


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