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mynx

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Estimate his caloric intake from his 24-hour recall. How does this compare to your calculated energy requirements?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Mr. Walker's MD started enteral feeding on day 2 of the admission. As the RD in the neurointensive care unit, outline the nutrition support recommendations you would make for Mr. Walker.
 
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Answer to Question 1

 Nutrient analysis for his 24-hour recall indicates that he consumed approximately 2880 kcal and 99 grams of protein.
 This is 111 of his estimated energy and 127 of his estimated protein requirements.

Answer to Question 2

Impact Glutamine initiated at 20 mL/hr; advance by 20 mL/hr q 4-6 hrs until goal rate of 80 mL/hr is met. Provides 2496 kcal + 216 kcal (from propofol); total 2712 kcal/day, 178 g protein, and 1842 mL water. Flush feeding tube with water periodically for a total of 900 mL.





 

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