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An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight.
What is the correct amount of kcals needed to maintain the normal body weight of this patient?
A. 1110–1750 kcal
B. 1840–2210 kcal
C. 2350–2380 kcal
D. 2900–3020 kcal
E. 3150–3200 kcal
Answer: B
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