A patient weighing 132 pounds has been recommended to increase daily protein intake. The nurse assists the patient to make dietary selections of protein after calculating that the daily protein requirement for this patient is:
A) 24g
B) 36g
C) 48g
D) 60 g

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The protein requirement for the day is equal to the number of kilograms of weight (convert pounds to kg) multiplied by 0.8 (ie, 132/2.2 = 48).

A Patient Weighing 132 Pounds Has Been Recommended to Increase