A patient who sustained a burn injury over 65% of the body is in the acute phase of care. The patient's preburn weight was 165 pounds. The nurse would work with the patient to achieve intake of ________ calories each day
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
4475
Rationale : (25 kilocalories x 75 kg) + (40 kilocalories x 65) = calories per day
1875 + 2600 = 4475 calories
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