What volume of amino acid solution

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PR is a 58-year-old man (weight = 187 pounds, height = 5'11") who will be initiated on parenteral nutrition (PN) due to his upcoming GI surgery that will leave him NPO (nothing by mouth) for several days. His protein requirement is 1.4 g/kg/day. The pharmacy stocks 20% amino acid solution. What volume of amino acid solution (in mL) should be added to the PN bag?

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