It is important to meet the protein needs of all the clients. As the nurse caring for a client with fractures, how many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight should his diet provide?
A) 0.8 to 1.2 g B) 1.0 to 1.5 g C) 1.2 to 2.0 g D) 2.0 to 2.2 g
C
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Recommended amounts range from 1.2 g/kg to more than 2.0 g/kg, or 20% to 25% of total calories, depending on the client's weight and type of critical illness. There is little evidence to support or refute any of the methods used in determining protein requirements.
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