The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with chronic renal failure and being treated with hemodialysis who weighs 100 kg. Which of the following would be an appropriate intake of protein for this patient?
1. 60 gm per day
2. 240 gm per day
3. 120 gm per day
4. 100 gm per day
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Rationale: The patient with renal failure receiving maintenance hemodialysis would benefit from receiving a protein intake of 1.2 g/kg per day. The patient weighs 100 kg and therefore would need a daily intake of 120 gm of protein per day. The other choices are incorrect calculations.
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