MrPeterson Is Receiving 1500 ML of Standard Formula Daily, Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Mr.Peterson is receiving 1500 mL of standard formula daily, is 80 years old, and weighs 178 lb.Based on this information, are his fluid needs being met by the formula?

• A)No; he needs about 1.2 L additional water daily
• B)No; he needs to receive another 1000 mL of formula daily
• C)Yes; he only needs 15 mL/kg so this is adequate
• D)Yes; the formula is 95% water so this is adequate

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Definitions:

Stapes

A small stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear, crucial for hearing.

Middle Ear

The section of the ear between the eardrum and the inner ear, containing the ossicles that transmit sound vibrations.

Tympanic Membrane

The thin layer separating the outer ear from the middle ear, which vibrates in response to sound waves.

Surgical Repair

A medical procedure aimed at restoring the function or appearance of a part of the body.