The nurse assesses a client suspected of developing an osmotic intolerance to an enteral feeding for which of the following symptoms?

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Osmotic intolerance to an enteral feeding can cause abdominal cramping, as excess osmolarity in the intestinal lumen draws fluid into the gut and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Decreased gastric motility (A) may be a symptom of delayed gastric emptying or gastroparesis. Hypoglycemia (B) may be a symptom of inadequate caloric intake, but not necessarily osmotic intolerance. Decreased gag reflex (D) is not a symptom of osmotic intolerance but may be a sign of neurological or swallowing issues.

The Nurse Assesses a Client Suspected of Developing an Osmotic