A patient with a GFR of 20 ml/min should receive how many grams of protein/kg?

a. 1.1
b. 0.8
c. 0.6
d. 0.2


Answer: c. 0.6

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A. 0.2-0.4, 0.6-0.7 B. 1.2-1.4, 1.6-1.7 C. 2.2-2.4, 2.6-2.7 D. 3.2-3.4, 4.6-3.7

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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