The nurse closely monitors the intake and output of a comatose client receiving hypertonic tube feedings because such feedings can cause
A) concentration of urine.
B) hypovolemia.
C) renal failure.
D) retention of fluid.

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Hypertonic feeding can cause hypovolemia from hypertonic dehydration. The nurse should ensure the client receives 1 ml of water/1 kcal of feeding.

The Nurse Closely Monitors the Intake and Output of a Comatose