The embalming significance of algor mortis:

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The embаlming significаnce оf аlgоr mоrtis:

Yоu hаve received а nutritiоn cоnsult for Quinn, а 28 y.o. male, in the ICU sedated and intubated due to a complete spinal cord injury at L1 after an ATV accident yesterday; he is now a paraplegic due to his accident. Today is hospital day #1. Bowel sounds are negative but abdomen is soft and non-distended. A nutrition consult is requested. MIV w/20 mEq KCl running at 120 mL/hr through a central line. Ht: 6’2”            Current Wt. 202 lbs.          Wt. Prior to Admission: 202 lbs. Vitals: Temp: 99.9°           I/O: 3300/2920            MAP: 62                 PMH: broke ankle @ age 18; up to date on all immunizations Medications: sedation, pain meds, and antibiotics. Labs: Na: 137 (135-145)             K: 3.8 (3.6-5.5)             Cl: 102 (101-111)                HCO3: 26 (21-31)        BUN: 11 (5-20)                  Cr:  0.8 (0.6-1.2)          Glucose:  82 (70-99)            Alb: 2.9 (3.5-5)     GFR: 79 (>60)                   Phos: 2.9 (3-4.5)         Ca++: 7.3 (8.5-10.5)              Mg: 1.8 (1.5-2.5) H/H: 13.8/37 (14-17/40-54)           MCV: 85 (80-100) Complete a nutrition prescription for kcals, protein, fluids and include any micronutrients to focus on (10 points):