Estimate her daily energy needs using the Harris-Benedict equation and appropriate stress factor
wt = 98 lbs/2.2 = 44.5 kg ht = 62" x 2.54 = 157.5 cm
BEE = 655 + [9.6 x wt] + [1.7 x ht] - [4.7 x age]
= 655 + [9.6 x 44.5] + [1.7 x 157.5] - [4.7 x 27]
= 655 + 427.2 + 267.8 - 126.9
= 1223.1
Stress Factor: 1.3 = 1223 x 1.5 = 1589 or 1600 while in the hospital. Activity of closer to 1.5 would be more accurate when she gets home.
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