Determine Mr. Maddox's energy and protein requirements. Explain the rationale for the method you used to calculate these requirements

What will be an ideal response?


• Estimated energy needs: 30-35 kcal/kg IBW/day = 2590-3023 kcal/day or 2600-3000 kcal/day
• Estimated protein needs: 1.8-2.0 g protein/kg IBW/day = 155-173 g protein/day
These estimations were based on ideal body weight because of the fluctuation of weight this patient has experienced since admission. Additionally, would want to avoid the risks of overfeeding the patient (hyperglycemia, increased CO2) while he is in critical condition. These ranges were selected based on the previous estimations for a patient with AKI who is going to be on CRRT.

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Choose any three trace elements and discuss their major functions, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms, and food sources

What will be an ideal response?

Nutritional Science

Most bottled waters do not contain fluoride

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

Which anthropometric measurement is least sensitive as an indicator of muscle loss?

a. Waist circumference b. Mid-upper arm circumference c. Mid-thigh circumference d. Mid-calf circumference

Nutritional Science

After age 35, functional capacity declines in almost every organ

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science