Calculate RK's caloric and protein requirements at discharge from the hospital. Compare this to the amount of calories and protein he is receiving from the 2 kcals/cc tube feeding at 240 cc qid
Upon discharge from the hospital:
BEE = 66 + [13.7 × wt] + [5 × ht] - [6.8 × age]
= 66 + [13.7 × 72.7] + [5 × 180] - [6.8 × 25]
= 66 + 996.4 + 900 - 170 = 1792
1792 × 1.2 = 2150 kcals 72.7 g × .8 = 58 g
240 cc × 4 = 960 cc 2 kcals/cc = 1920 kcals
.96 l × 83.7 g/l = 80 g of protein
2150 - 1920 = 230 He is receiving 230 kcals less than his estimated needs but is gaining weight. He is receiving 22 more grams of protein than estimated needs.
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