Question

Female, 77 years old , height 5'2, weight 165lbs

The formula available at the facility is Jevity 1.2.

Product Information:      

Jevity 1.2 contains 237 mL/can                     

Contains 1.2 kcal/mL                       

Protein = 13.2 gm/237 mL       
Fiber = 4.3 gm/237 mL   

FYI---This Jevity product contains 191 mL free water / 237 mL.

1. now consider patient’s fluid needs (based on 25 mL of water / kg of body weight) and free water in the product. Given the number of cans you need, how much free water will contribute to patient’s fluid needs?
2. how much additional fluid will be required?
3. how might this fluid be captured for patient’s needs?

Answer 1

Answer a:)

The patient’s per Kg fluid need = 25 mL

Patient’s weight = 165 lbs

1 lbs = 0.45 Kg

165 lbs = 165 x 0.45 Kg

165 lbs = 74.25 Kg

Therefore, the total fluid need of the patient body = 25 x 74.25 mL

The total fluid need of the patient body = 1856.25 mL

The patient can take Jevity 1.2 cans according to the daily calorie limit. For this person, approximately 2200 Calories are the limit.

The can contains 1.2 Kcal per mL.

Therefore, total Calories from one can = 1.2 x 237

Total Calories from one can = 284.4 Kcals

The maximum numbers of Jevity cans take by the person = 2200 / 284.4

The maximum numbers of Jevity cans take by the person = 7.7 or 8

There is 191 mL of water content in one can of Jevity 1.2.

Total water content in 8 cans = 191 x 8

Total water content in 8 cans = 1528 mL

Therefore, by drinking Jevity 1.2, the patient will get 1528 mL of water.

Answer b:)

Additionally, the person would require water from other sources.

The additional water amount = 1856.25 – 1528 mL

The additional water amount = 328.25 mL

Answer c:)

The fluid content of Jevity 1.2 cans will provide most of the water needs of the patient. However, the additional water content can be provided by drinking pure water.

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