Is the current enteral prescription meeting this patient's nutritional needs? Compare her energy and protein requirements to what is provided by the formula. If her needs are not being met, what should be the goal for her enteral support?
What will be an ideal response?
Pivot @ 25 mL/hr = 900 kcal and 56 g protein. At initial rate of 25 mL/hr, the patient's needs are not met.
Goal = 54 mL/hr, which provides 1944 kcal and 122 g protein
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