The nurse works on a burn unit and is admitting a 16-year-old female who weighs 50 kg. She has severe burns covering 65% of total body surface area. A high-protein diet is ordered
The dietitian figures the client's calorie and protein needs and orders approximately how many grams of protein per day? A) 50 to 65 g B) 75 to 80 g C) 100 to 115 g D) 150 to 165 g
C
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There are several equations that can be used to determine protein needs. Using the 2.0 to 2.3 g/kg is one of the similar ones. This client will need 100 to 115 g daily (2.0 × 50 = 100) or (2.3 × 50 = 115).
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