27th July 2023

A 69 year old woman who has been suffering from anorexia nervosa all her life was admitted to the geriatric unit with severe malnutrition.

A 69 year old woman who has been suffering from anorexia nervosa all her life was admitted to the geriatric unit with severe malnutrition. She was found by her daughter in her house lying on the floor and was brought into hospital immediately by ambulance. On admission, her BMI was 13.8, and her bloods showed severe electrolyte derangement. Her electrolytes were replaced intravenously, and she was referred for an urgent inpatient dietitian review. Her current weight is 44kg.

How many calories should she receive in a day when artificial nutrition is commenced?

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