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mynx

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on: Aug 21, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
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.

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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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