Water flushes to meet macronutrient recommendations

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Pt is 56-year-old female with DM and severe dysphagia. She has a PEG tube and is in the ICU status post (s/p) respiratory failure following elective surgery. A nutrition consult is placed to start tube feeds. Pt weights 133 lbs and is 62 inches tall. Calculate her energy needs using ASPEN recommendations for critically ill patients: Energy: Protein: Fluid: Formula: Glucerna 1.2: 1.2 kcals/mL, 60 grams of protein/liter, 81% free water, and meets or exceeds RDIs in 1250 mL Calculate volume of formula and water flushes to meet macronutrient recommendations:

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