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Question

For a 10-pound infant, calculate: (A) the estimated daily caloric requirement using 45 kcal per pound as a mid-range value, and (B) the estimated daily fluid requirement using 2 fluid ounces per pound. Show calculations and provide both final values.

Accepted Answer

450 kcal/day and 20 fl oz/day

Answer

225 kcal/day and 10 fl oz/day because infants need half of the adult per-pound amounts

Answer

900 kcal/day and 40 fl oz/day because infants need double the estimated amounts listed

Answer

600 kcal/day and 30 fl oz/day because the upper ranges should always be used for safety