GF is a 10-month-old infant with a urea cycle disorder. GF is admitted into the hospital due to a hyperammonemic crisis. LT: 25.5 inches WT: 16.5 # Calculate GF's daily protein needs

a. 7.5 g
b. 9 g
c. 10.5 g
d. 15 g


c

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