How much of this formula will Mr. N need to meet the requirements you previously calculated? Consider the I.V. kcals from D5W
The answer to this question will of course depend on the tube feeding chosen.
306 are being supplied by the I.V., so 2380 - 306 = 2074 kcals by the enteral feeding.
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