For a fluid restricted patient, an appropriate formula to select for use would be _____ kcal/mL.

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Patients with cardiopulmonary, renal, or hepatic failure may require fluid restriction.Most standard formulas of 1 to 1.2 kcal/mL concentration contain 80% to 85% water.A concentrated formula with 1.5 to 2 kcal/mL is about 70% water.All patients on enteral nutrition support require water flushes to maintain the integrity of the feeding tube and to ensure adequate fluid.

For a Fluid Restricted Patient, an Appropriate Formula to Select