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A patient is being discharged from hospital post recovery fr…

A patient is being discharged from hospital post recovery from a MVA. During his stay he was receiving continuous EN. He need to remain on tube feeds at home so is being transitioned to bolus feeds to offer him greater freedom. His needs have been calculated at 2250kcals and 105g protein.  Use Jevity 1.2 to calculate an appropriate bolus feeding schedule including the water and protein provided. Show your working out.   Jevity 1.2: 1.2kcal/mL, 55,5g/L protein, 807mL/L water, 100% RDI in 1500cal (1250mL)

Determine if Erin’s TPN is meeting her needs. Note: this que…

Determine if Erin’s TPN is meeting her needs. Note: this question has 8 components, be sure to answer all of them. Scenario:  Erin is a 40 year old female with a small bowel obstruction.  A PICC line has been placed and her TPN has been placed.  She is receiving 500 ml D70 and 500 ml 8.5% AA running at 80 ml/hr.  She is also receiving 200 ml 20% intralipid daily.  Ht: 5’3” Wt: 193 lbs Erin needs 1500 calories and 70 grams of protein Be sure to show your work to earn partial credit. 1.  Calculate Erin’s weight in kg. (2 pts) 2.  Calculate Erin’s fluid needs. (1 pt) 3.  How many ml of 2-in-1 solution did Erin receive in the past 24 hours? (1 pt) 4.  How many kcal is her current TPN order providing? (3 pts) 5.  How many grams of protein is Erin’s TPN providing? (1 pt) 6. Calculate Erin’s dextrose load. (2 pts) 7. Calculate Erin’s fat load. (2pts) 8.  Is the current TPN order appropriate?  If not, what changes to the TPN would you suggest and why?  The TPN order does not need to be recalculated, just explain what you would change. (3pts)