KL is a 45 yo M admitted to the hospital with an infection.He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney.
HT: 6' WT: 170#
-How many kcalories does KL require?

Question

KL is a 45 yo M admitted to the hospital with an infection.He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney.
HT: 6'         WT: 170#
-How many kcalories does KL require?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

KL's energy requirements can be estimated using the Harris-Benedict equation which takes into account age, gender, height, and weight. Using this equation, KL's estimated daily energy requirement is approximately 2700 kcal.

KL Is a 45 Yo M Admitted to the Hospital