A Nurse Is Determining Caloric Needs for a Preschooler Who

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse is determining caloric needs for a preschooler who weighs 18 kilograms. Which of the following represents the daily caloric needs for this child?

• A) 1360 calories
• B) 1540 calories
• C) 1620 calories
• D) 1800 calories

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