A morbidly obese patient in ICU on a ventilator has end-stage renal disease, diabetes and sacral decubiti. The primary concern for recommending a tube feeding formula and rate should be:
a. increased protein
b. adequate calories
c. decreased carbohydrates
d. increased electrolytes
Answer: b. adequate calories
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