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Scenario 2 - continued

Frank's physician has also suggested the use of a feeding tube to Frank's family, and the decision is made to place a gastrostomy tube. Frank does not have any problems with malabsorption and is 20 months old when the tube is placed.

His family currently makes his formula as follows: each bottle contains 6 ounces standard pediatric infant formula, 4 Tablespoons heavy cream, and 1 ounce standard pediatric formula (30 kilocalories per ounce).

What is an appropriate formula for Frank?

a. continue with the current formula
b. elemental formula
c. standard infant formula
d. standard pediatric formula
 
   
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