? A 75-year-old female client reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds; she is 5?3?. She complains that food has lost its taste, and when she does eat, she develops severe heartburn. She is now in your office for assessment. Her daily intake is 1000 calories with 35 grams of protein. A sampling of her typical daily menu is as follows: 1 cup nonfat milk 1 medium apple 1 slice bread + 3 Tbsp butter 1 cup black coffee + 3 Tbsp sugar 1/3cup cooked rice 1/2cup cooked zucchini 2 oz ground beef 1 cup orange juice 1 oz cheddar cheese Black coffee 2 martinis before dinner How does the client's intake compare to her estimated protein needs?

Question

A. It is low; based on her current weight, she should be consuming at least 100 g per day.
B. It is high; based on her current weight, she should be consuming at least 25 g per day.
C. It is low; based on her current weight, she should be consuming between 70 and 99 g per day.
D. It is low; based on her current weight, she should be consuming between 45 and 70 g per day.
E. Client's intake is adequate to meet her needs based on her current weight and calorie intake.

Answer 1

Answer: D