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A 50-year-old male with a large carcinoma of the distal esophagus has an associated 9 kg weight loss. To prepare for surgery, he is started on full-strength enteral nutrition via a feeding tube placed in the stomach. Which one of the following is the most common side effect of tube feedings?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />





1) gastritis



2) polyuria



3) abdominal pain



4) diarrhea



5) pancreatitis




  #2

4 DIARROHEA IF FEED IS HYPEROSMOTIC

  #3

4- diarrhea...because of concentrated feeds....

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4

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4 is the answer







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