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BRWH

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Using the Harris-Benedict equation, determine Mrs. S's BEE. Using the appropriate stress factor, calculate her total energy needs

Question 2

Speculate on the possible cause of Mr. Y's gastric ileus. Can you give a suggestion that could help alleviate this ileus?


mjbamaung

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

BEE = 655 + 9.6 x wt + 1.7 x ht - 4.7 x age
= 655 + 9.6 x 70 + 1.7 x 167.6 - 4.7 x 54
= 655 + 672 + 284.9 - 253.8
= 1358 kcals

The stress factor for cancer will vary according to your reference. Most agree on 1.5 times the BEE for weight gain. Each case is different and has to be evaluated individually. I would use 1.5 x the BEE for this case.

Total kcals = BEE x 1.5 = 1358 x 1.5 = 2037 kcals

Answer to Question 2

Mr. Y received morphine which can cause peristalsis to cease. This, along with the stress of his condition, could cause the ileus.


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