Final answer:
Laurice is receiving 1,728 kcal daily from Jevity 1.2 kcal/ml at 60 ml per hour for 24 hours, totaling 1,440 ml of formula per day. Determining the adequacy of this intake depends on her basal metabolic rate and other individual factors.
Step-by-step explanation:
Laurice, a 45-year-old female weighing 65 kg, is receiving Jevity 1.2 kcal/ml at a rate of 60 ml per hour continuously for a period of 24 hours. To calculate the amount of calories she is receiving daily, we multiply the rate of infusion by the caloric density of the formula and the number of hours in a day:
Daily caloric intake = 60 ml/hour × 1.2 kcal/ml × 24 hours/day = 1,728 kcal/day
The volume of formula she is receiving daily is calculated by multiplying the rate of infusion by the number of hours in a day:
Daily volume intake = 60 ml/hour × 24 hours/day = 1,440 ml/day
To determine if this is adequate, we would need to consider Laurice's basal metabolic rate (BMR), activity level, and any additional nutritional needs or medical conditions. Typically, an average sedentary adult woman may require around 2,000 kcal per day, but this can vary based on individual factors.