Too rapid an infusion of the concentrated glucose load in central parenteral nutrition may cause respiratory difficulty because of:

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Too rapid an infusion of a concentrated glucose load can lead to hyperglycemia, which in turn increases the osmotic diuresis, leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. The body compensates for the hyperglycemia by increasing metabolic rates, which can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide production. If the patient is unable to eliminate this excess CO2 efficiently, due to respiratory or metabolic limitations, carbon dioxide retention can occur, potentially causing respiratory difficulty.

Too Rapid an Infusion of the Concentrated Glucose Load in Central