Andrew Jamison Is a 47-Year-Old Construction Worker with a Long

question 36

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
The dietitian assesses Mr. Jamison's protein needs based on an appropriate weight for his height and estimates that he requires _____ grams of protein per day.

• A) 25-51
• B) 52-62
• C) 66-99
• D) 98-108
• E) 112-118

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