Marie A. is a 21 year old woman admitted to the hospital thr…

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Mаrie A. is а 21 yeаr оld wоman admitted tо the hospital through the emergency department for difficulty breathing.  She is diagnosed with pneumonia and started on antibiotics and steroids. Height: 64 inches Weight: 104 pounds Blood pressure: 112/76 Temperature: 101°F RR: 20 bpm Pulse: 90 bpm Biochemical findings: Sodium WNL   Hemoglobin Low Potassium WNL   Hematocrit Low Chloride WNL   CRP Elevated Albumin Low   Creatinine WNL Prealbumin Low   WBC Elevated Diet history: The patient does not have reliable access to food because she is experiencing homelessness. She reports that she typically eats from the dollar menu at fast food restaurants or eats whatever is available at shelters. The patient does not know how her current weight compares with her recent weight history, and no previous weight record is available. Based on her reported intake, you estimate her current intake to be approximately 700 calories per day.  Physical exam: Lips are dry and cracked at the corners of the mouth, gums bleed easily, and red pinpoint hemorrhages are present on the skin. The collarbones are slightly pronounced, and fat loss is noted at the ribs. The quadriceps and calves appear thin. No edema is present.  Functional status: The patient reports feeling very tired from coughing and states that she only wants to rest.  Using your answer from the WHO equation, what percent of her estimated energy requirements is the patient meeting?

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