The nurse is assessing the nutritional needs of an 8-year-old girl who weighs 65 pounds. Which of the following amounts would provide the proper daily caloric intake for this child?
a) 2,065 calories per day
b) 2,385 calories per day
c) 1,895 calories per day
d) 2,245 calories per day
Answer: 2,065 calories per day
(29.5 kg x 70 calories per day per kg = 2,065 calories per day).