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Thanks again, everyone. My instructor said the question was actually written that way on purpose, to see if we stated the need to get more orders from doctor. Sadly, she also said a few student nurses just made up a random 5x a day schedule. Have a great weekend, and thanks again for being kind!

Thx for the input. I posted the exact way the information was given to me, actually copied & pasted it from my assignment. You all seem to have the same problem I did-- there was not enough info given. That is what I put as my answer and explained how I would develop a schedule if given the nutritional amounts required. I'll let you know what my instructor says this week. Thanks again, Lindsey

Thanks annacnatorn. I did post the question to the student board. I have read the question so many times that I could probably quote it, but I can't figure out what I am missing. Thanks for the encouragement!

Hi, I am working on a case study, and I have no idea how to develop a feeding schedule without knowing the fluid/nutrient requirements. Any help will be greatly appreciated! The question reads: A 24 year old female patient was admitted to the hospital with multiple fractures when she fell from a cliff while hiking. She had been in the hospital for 7 days and has no appetite. She is in traction and is immobile. The dietitian and the MD have determined that a nasoduodenal tube be placed before her nutritional status deteriorates further. She has lost 8 pounds.The physician's orders specify that the feeding should be given continuously over 18 hours. Develop a tube feeding schedule. Thanks in advance! Lindsey

I am sorry if posting my question offended you. That was not my intent. I found allnurses.com while researching for the case studies. I am not looking for someone to do my homework. I am just asking for help in finding the answer. The only way we have been taught to develop a feeding schedule is by taking the ordered nutrient and fluid requirements and the patients weight to figure the ml/hr to run the feeding. I am new to this site and thought the nurses could better help me than other confused students. :-) Again, sorry to have offended. Lindsey

Hi, I am working on a case study, and I have no idea how to develop a feeding schedule without knowing the fluid/nutrient requirements. Any help will be greatly appreciated! The question reads: A 24 year old female patient was admitted to the hospital with multiple fractures when she fell from a cliff while hiking. She had been in the hospital for 7 days and has no appetite. She is in traction and is immobile. The dietitian and the MD have determined that a nasoduodenal tube be placed before her nutritional status deteriorates further. She has lost 8 pounds.The physician's orders specify that the feeding should be given continuously over 18 hours. Develop a tube feeding schedule.