A patient weighs 64 kg and requires tube feeding. His estimated needs are 30 kcal/kg and 1.5-2 grams protein/kg. If the
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A patient weighs 64 kg and requires tube feeding. His estimated
needs are 30 kcal/kg and 1.5-2 grams protein/kg. If the tube feed
runs continuously, what is the tube feeding goal rate? The chosen
enteral formula nutrition facts are 1000 kcal, 64 g protein, and
840 mL H2O per 1000 ml of formula.
a. 60 mL/hr
b. 80 mL/hr
c. 90 mL/hr
d. 64 mL/hr
needs are 30 kcal/kg and 1.5-2 grams protein/kg. If the tube feed
runs continuously, what is the tube feeding goal rate? The chosen
enteral formula nutrition facts are 1000 kcal, 64 g protein, and
840 mL H2O per 1000 ml of formula.
a. 60 mL/hr
b. 80 mL/hr
c. 90 mL/hr
d. 64 mL/hr