A client is receiving 1500 milliliters of 50 percent dextrose and 1500 milliliters of 7 percent amino acid solution.The nurse recognizes that this provides:

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The dextrose solution provides 1500 ml x 0.5 x 3.4 kcal/g = 2550 kcal (since 1 gram of dextrose provides 3.4 kcal). The amino acid solution provides 1500 ml x 0.07 x 4 kcal/g = 420 kcal (since 1 gram of amino acids provides 4 kcal). Total kcal = 2550 + 420 = 2970 kcal.

A Client Is Receiving 1500 Milliliters of 50 Percent Dextrose