Which client is at highest risk for developing dehydration and hypernatremia as a result of enteral feedings?

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Hypertonic enteral tube feedings can easily lead to dehydration and hypernatremia if not balanced with hypotonic IV solution.D₅W and 0.45 NS are hypotonic solutions.A client with hypertonic feedings who can drink liquids should have enough oral fluid intake to prevent dehydration and hypernatremia.The client receiving both a hypertonic enteral feeding and an isotonic IV solution would be at highest risk.

Which Client Is at Highest Risk for Developing Dehydration and Hypernatremia