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renzo156

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on: Aug 2, 2018
List any substances that are in excess in Mrs. M's diet, even non-nutrients.

Question 2

Calculate Mrs. M's protein needs (take into consideration any medications Mrs. M may be taking that could affect protein metabolism).


cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Fluids, fruit juice, caffeine, and sugar.

Answer to Question 2

44 kg  1.5 - 1.6 = 66 -70 . In actual practice, this would be based on results of a N2 balance while the patient is receiving TPN, but this should be a good starting place.


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