Which of the following may be the cause of loose stools in a tube fed patient?
I. feeding was administered at too rapid a rate
II. the osmolality of the feeding was too low
III. the patient is constipated
IV. an inadequate amount of intestinal surface area
a. I
b. I,II
c. II, III
d. I,IV
Answer: d. I,IV
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