The patient is ordered Glucerna 1.2 calories. You're supplied with a can of Glucerna that contains 237 mL. The doctor orders the tube feeding to be administered at a 1/2 strength with a rate of 65 mL/hr. How much water will you add to dilute the tube feeding formula as prescribed?

Let’s break this down step by step: Key information: Formula available: Glucerna 1.2 calories, 237 mL can Order: Tube feeding at ½ strength (means equal parts formula + water) Rate: 65 mL/hr Calculation: To make ½ strength, you must dilute the formula with an equal volume of water. Available formula = 237 mL Therefore, water needed = 237 mL Correct Answer: A. 237 mL