nurse understands that infusing medications along with an enteral formula increases the osmolality of the tube feeding and may cause a patient to experience:

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Infusing medications along with an enteral formula increases the osmolality of the tube feeding, which can cause diarrhea. This occurs because the high osmolality can draw water into the intestines, leading to loose stools. Elevated blood glucose levels, high blood pressure, and constipation are not typically associated with increased osmolality of enteral formula. Infusing medications along with an enteral formula increases the osmolality of the tube feeding, which can lead to diarrhea in patients.

Nurse Understands That Infusing Medications Along with an Enteral Formula