A client is on dialysis and is on a protein-restricted diet. The client weighs 60 kg. Based on the client's weight, what is the amount of protein allowed on this client's diet?
A) 12–16 g
B) 24–32 g
C) 36–48 g
D) 48–60 g
C
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Kidney and liver disorders are treated with a controlled-protein diet. The amount of protein allowed may be based on the client's weight (e.g., 0.6 to 0.8 g/kg body weight) or may be ordered as a total amount per day (e.g., 40 or 60 g). Therefore, for a client who weighs 60 kg the correct amount of protein is between 36 and 48 g.
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