TS is an 78 YOF admitted to the hospital presenting with L s…
TS is an 78 YOF admitted to the hospital presenting with L sided weakness, slurred speech, and difficulty swallowing. She is not very awake per the RN. The speech pathologist has completed a swallow evaluation that reveals severe oropharyngeal dysphagia. She must be kept NPO and a tube feeding was ordered. (17.5 points total – show your calculations for full credit) HT: 5’2″ WT: 106lbs UBW: 112lbs The following day, TS was started on Jevity (1.2 kcals/mL and protein 18.5% of calories) at 15 mL/hr. The dietitian was consulted for goal rate recommendations. 3) Based on your answer to number #2, write a tube feeding rate for this patient. Show all your calculations. Round to the nearest whole number for your final answer.