What is the most likely explanation for a diagnosis of hypernatremia in an elderly patient receiving tube feeding?
A) Too much sodium in the feedings
B) Excess of feedings
C) Inadequate water intake
D) Kidney failure

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Failure to provide adequate water when a patient is receiving tube feedings could result in hypernatremia.The feedings may have too much sodium,or the patient may be receiving too much feeding solution,but most likely the patient is not receiving enough water.Kidney failure is most likely not the cause of hypernatremia in this patient.

What Is the Most Likely Explanation for a Diagnosis of Hypernatremia