To Control Azotemia, the Recommended Nutritional Intake of Protein Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

To control azotemia, the recommended nutritional intake of protein is

• A) .5 to 1.0 g/kg/day.
• B) 1.2 to 1.5 g/kg/day.
• C) 1.7 to 2.5 g/kg/day.
• D) 2.5 to 3.5 g/kg/day.

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