The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with chronic renal failure.The patient is not on dialysis and currently weighs 100 kg.What would be an appropriate intake of protein for this patient?
A)120 g per day
B)50 g per day
C)240 g per day
D)60 g per day

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For patients with chronic renal failure who are not on dialysis, a low-protein diet is recommended. The recommended daily intake of protein for this patient would be 0.6 to 0.8 grams per kg of body weight. Therefore, for a patient weighing 100 kg, the appropriate intake of protein would be 60 to 80 grams per day. Choice D, 60 g per day, falls within this recommended range.

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