A patient who is on a tube feeding gains nine pounds in three days. This may indicate:

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This sudden weight gain is highly unlikely to be caused by an increase in fat or muscle mass, especially not to this magnitude in such a short amount of time. It is more likely that the patient is retaining excessive fluid, possibly due to an imbalance in their fluid intake or output. This can be dangerous and should be evaluated by the healthcare team.

A Patient Who Is on a Tube Feeding Gains Nine