DF is a 55 yo F who was brought to the trauma center following a motor vehicle accident. She sustained blunt trauma to the head, is unconscious, and is being mechanically ventilated. The MD contacts you for a consult. HT: 5'2 WT: 124# UBW: 118# Alb: 2.0 If her BMI was >30, what would you estimate her protein needs to be?
a. 112 g
b. 90 g
c. 109 g
d. 150 g
c
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