KL is a 34 yo male admitted to the hospital after suffering a TBI secondary to motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to accident. HT: 6'2" WT: 190# How would you estimate RD's protein needs?
a. 0.8-1.0 g/kg
b. 1.0-1.25 g/kg
c. 1.2-1.5 g/kg
d. 1.5-2.0 g/kg
d
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