A client consumed approximately 40 g of protein in the past 24 hours. His 24-hour urine collection indicated a urine urea nitrogen of 12 g. His nitrogen balance would be:
A. 9.6 g
B. 4.2 g
C. –4.2 g
D. –9.6 g
E. –12.1 g
Answer: D
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