Mary Is a 59-Year-Old Patient Who Suffered Multiple Broken Bones

question 10

Multiple Choice

Mary is a 59-year-old patient who suffered multiple broken bones in a motor vehicle accident. She weighs 138 pounds. The nurse chooses a protein factor of 1.5 g/kg to estimate her protein needs and calculates that Mary's protein requirements are approximately _____ grams per day.​

• A) ​94
• B) ​103
• C) ​121
• D) ​180
• E) ​208

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