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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Volume Calculation for Adjusted TPN Administration

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient has been prescribed Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and is receiving a solution that provides 2000 kcal per day. The healthcare provider orders an increase to 2500 kcal per day to better meet the patient's nutritional needs. The current TPN solution provides 1.5 kcal per mL. Calculate the volume of TPN the patient will need to receive each day after the adjustment, converting your answer into both mL and liters.

Fill in the blank: The patient will now receive ____ mL of TPN per day.

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