Case Study
GF is a 10-month-old infant with a urea cycle disorder.GF is admitted into the hospital due to a hyperammonemic crisis.
LT: 25.5 inches WT: 16.5 #
-Calculate GF's daily protein needs

Question

Case Study
GF is a 10-month-old infant with a urea cycle disorder.GF is admitted into the hospital due to a hyperammonemic crisis.
LT: 25.5 inches     WT: 16.5 #
-Calculate GF's daily protein needs

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Infants with urea cycle disorders require a restricted protein diet, typically ranging from 1-2 g/kg/day. Using GF's weight in pounds, we calculate her weight in kilograms: 16.5 lbs ÷ 2.2 kg/lb ≈ 7.5 kg. Multiply 7.5 kg by the protein requirement range of 1-2 g/kg/day to get a total protein requirement range of 7.5-15 g/day, with the midpoint being 10.5 g/day. Therefore, the best choice for GF's daily protein needs is option C.

Case Study GF Is a 10-Month-Old Infant with a Urea Cycle Disorder.GF