Calculate Mrs. Hoffman's energy and protein requirements. What is your rationale?
What will be an ideal response?
American Chest Physician's equation 30-35 kcal/kg: 30x 54.1 = 1623 kcal- 35x 54.1=1893 kcal
• EPR (1.2-1.5 g/kg/day) = 65-81 g/day
• Most patients with COPD have some degree of hypermetabolism.
• This may result in part from the increased work of breathing.
• In Mrs. Hoffman's case, she also has an infection, which may also increase her energy requirements.
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