The nurse is helping a 58-year-old gentleman who was recently admitted to the unit with nephrotic syndrome plan his menu. This gentleman's admission vitals were blood pressure 140/90, height 6 ft 3 in, and weight 200 pounds
His labs revealed proteinuria and hyperlipidemia. He also has 2+ pitting edema. The nurse determines his daily protein intake should be which of the following? (Round to the nearest whole number) A) 54 to 63 g B) 64 to 73 g C) 74 to 83 g D) 84 to 93 g
B
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The suggested protein intake is 0.7 to 0.8 g/kg/day. First, convert the weight from pounds to kilograms (200 pounds / 2.2 kg = 90.9 kg); then multiply (91 kg × 0.7 g/kg = 64 g) and (91 kg × 0.8 g/kg = 73 g)
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