You are assessing a 70 year old patient with stage 3 CKD. He…
You are assessing a 70 year old patient with stage 3 CKD. Her weight is 165 lbs and her BMI is 28 kg/m2. Her weight 4 months ago was 145 lbs. and her BMI was 24 kg/m2, yet she says she has a poor appetite. She is not in acute renal failure nor does she have nephrotic syndrome. What energy needs will you recommend for this patient?