You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162# with no recent changes in weight.Calculate the daily fluid requirements for this patient

a. 1000 mL
b. 1800 mL
c. 2200 mL
d. 3100 mL
e. 3400 mL


c

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