Case Study
You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia.This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital.His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162# with no recent changes in weight.
-How many kcalories per kilogram of body weight would you use to estimate his caloric needs?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For an elderly patient with end-stage Alzheimer's and severe dysphagia, a caloric range of 25 kcal/kg is appropriate to maintain weight and meet basic energy needs without overfeeding.

Case Study You Have an 80 Yo M Patient That Has End-Stage