TS is an 80-year-old female admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1" WT: 104 pounds UBW: 115 pounds How many kcal/day would be recommended for TS?
a. 1,150 kcalories
b. 1,266 kcalories
c. 1,490 kcalories
d. 1,671 kcalories
e. 1,834 kcalories
c
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