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

question 38

Multiple Choice

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.
-After selecting the formula that would best fit his nutrient needs, you determine that he needs ~ 1500 mL of formula per day Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for him?

• A)375 mL four times daily
• B)100 mL eight times daily
• C)35 mL per hour over 24 hours
• D)75 mL per hour from 8 p.m.to 8 a.m.daily

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