A patient's labs reveal BUN 12 mg/dl, albumin 4.1 g/dl, A1c 8%, sodium 139 mEq/L. The doctor is ordering tube feeding. Which formula is most appropriate based on the given labs?
a. Nepro
b. Deliver 2.0
c. Glucerna
d. Ensure
Answer: c. Glucerna
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