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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Definitions:

Rh Incompatibility

Rh incompatibility is a condition that occurs during pregnancy if a mother's Rh blood type is negative and her fetus's Rh blood type is positive, potentially leading to hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Rh-Negative

A blood type classification indicating the absence of the Rh factor, a specific protein found on the surface of red blood cells.

Rh-Positive

Refers to the presence of the Rh factor on the surface of red blood cells, a protein that can play a significant role in blood transfusions and pregnancy.

Air Pollution

The contamination of the air by harmful substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules, leading to adverse effects on health and the environment.