Calculating Calories: How Many Calories Does 1 g of Dextrose Provide in Parenteral Nutrition?
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In clinical nutrition, the precise calculation of a patient's energy intake is crucial for recovery and treatment, especially for those unable to eat normally. A common component in parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions, dextrose, provides a specific number of calories that must be accurately accounted for in the total formula.
