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WhattoUnderstand

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on: Aug 2, 2018

How many kcals did RK receive with 2 kcals/cc feeding full-strength at 50 cc/hr?

Question 2

If RM were to become seriously ill, require hospitalization, and need to be fed via a feeding tube, what characteristics would be appropriate for the tube feeding you would use?

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mathjasmine

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

50 cc/hr 24 hr = 1200 cc 2 kcals/cc = 2400 kcals

Answer to Question 2

An elemental with very low fat would be appropriate.

WhattoUnderstand

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018

Great answer, keep it coming

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

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