Double check your answer by calculating the total amount of CHO, protein, and fat Mrs. M will receive with the formula and flow rates you determined. Compare these values with your original calculations in question 28 . Show all work
58 × 24 = 1392 cc/d
1392 × .25 = 348 g CHO × 3.4 = 1183 kcals
1.392 L × 50 g of protein/L = 69.6 g × 4 kcals/g = 278
22 × 18 = 396 × 1.1 = 436 kcals
Total caloric intake = 1183 + 278 +436 = 1897 vs. 1910 planned.
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