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The nurse is caring for an adult with severe burns who weighs 60 kg. Prior to initiating total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy, the nurse reviews the orders. Which TPN order is correct for this patient?
 
  a. 3000 kcal, 120 g amino acids per day
  b. 2400 kcal, 50 g amino acids per day
  c. 1500 kcal, 100 g amino acids per day
  d. 3600 kcal, 150 g amino acids per day
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ANS: A
Patients should receive 30 to 60 kcal/kg/day and 1 to 2 g/kg/day of amino acids. For a 60-kg patient, the number of calories should be 1800 to 3600 kcal/day, and amino acids should be 60 to 120 g/day.
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