The client weighs 130 pounds. Calculate the client's protein RDA to the nearest whole gram
A) 33 g B) 40 g C) 47 g D) 54 g
C
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The client's weight is divided by 2.2 to determine the weight in kilograms. The kilograms is then multiplied by 0.8 to determine the protein RDA, thus 130 ÷ 2.2 = 59; 59 × 0.8 = 47.2.
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