Calculate Mrs. M's protein needs (take into consideration any medications Mrs. M may be taking that could affect protein metabolism)
44 kg × 1.5 - 1.6 = 66 -70 . In actual practice, this would be based on results of a N2 balance while the patient is receiving TPN, but this should be a good starting place.
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