How much free water was LV receiving at 5 months? At 9 months? How much should he be receiving at both 5 and 9 months?
For Similac Neocare there is 120 g of water per every 100 kcals. At 5 months LV was receiving 201.6 kcals. This would include 2.01 x 120 = 241.2 g of water or 241 mls. At 9 months LV was receiving 275 kcals from Similac Neocare providing him with 2.75 x 120 = 330 mls of water. LV should be receiving 1.5 mls/kcal.
You might also like to view...
A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse, "I wish I were dead! I'm just a burden on everybody." Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
a. Complicated grieving related to expectation of death b. Ineffective coping related to unknown outcome of illness c. Deficient knowledge related to lack of education about COPD d. Chronic low self-esteem related to increased physical dependence
What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a catatonic patient?
a. Ineffective coping b. Impaired physical mobility c. Impaired social interaction d. Risk for deficient fluid volume
Identify a drug that inhibits the metabolism of dopamine.
A. Amantadine B. Selegiline C. Levodopa D. Bromocriptine
Which of the following drugs may produce cinchonism in sensitive individuals?
A. Praziquantel B. Quinine C. Mefloquine D. Tinidazole