patient is receiving 1500 milliliters of 50 percent dextrose and 1500 milliliters of 7 percent amino acid solution.The nurse recognizes that the total kcalories provided equal:

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To calculate the total kcalories, we need to multiply the volume of the dextrose by its concentration (1500 mL x 50% = 750 g) and then multiply that by its conversion factor (3.4 kcal/g). This gives us 2550 kcal for the dextrose. 
Next, we do the same calculation for the amino acid solution (1500 mL x 7% = 105 g) and multiply by its conversion factor (4 kcal/g). This gives us 420 kcal for the amino acid solution. 
Finally, we add the kcalories from both solutions together (2550 + 420 = 2970 kcal). Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Patient Is Receiving 1500 Milliliters of 50 Percent Dextrose and 1500