A patient with severe burns had a dietitian consultation for nutritional support.The patient weighs 145 pounds.What recommendations by the dietitian does the nurse anticipate initiating?

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The severely stressed patient requires around 35 kcal/kg/day.This patient weighs 145 pounds,which is 65.9 kg.So this patient needs at least 2307 kcal/day.Juven is an appropriate formula; 2 cal HN is used for patients with heart and/or liver disease and Perative is used for patients with impaired GI function.

A Patient with Severe Burns Had a Dietitian Consultation for Nutritional