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I have just registered as a new member. I am an LPN student and I am hoping that by registering as a member, I would be able to get assistance in preparing for my exams and homework.

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A client post-gastrectomy has an order for IV fluids to maintain hydration. Since 1 liter of a 5% dextrose solution contain 50 g of sugar, 3 liters/day would supply approximately how many kilocalories?

Thank you, I hope I will benefit a lot from being a member.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

One gram of carbs has 4 kcals

So 50 x 4 = 200 kcals per liter. Three liters would supply 600 kcals.

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

Welcome to the site! Enjoy the forums.

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

Hi, tony g!

Tweety's answer for you is correct. There was an exact question like that on my state board exam for a 1 liter bottle (no bags back in 1975) of D5W and I never forgot it!

Good luck with your LPN studies. See you on the student forums!

Welcome to allnurses! :welcome:

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Tweety, will I EVER be as smart as you? :bowingpur

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