KL is a 45 yo M admitted to the hospital with an infection.He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney.
HT: 6' WT: 170#
-How many grams of protein does KL require?

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KL is a 45 yo M admitted to the hospital with an infection.He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney.
HT: 6'         WT: 170#
-How many grams of protein does KL require?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The recommended daily protein intake for PD patients is 1.2-1.3 g/kg of body weight. KL's weight in kg is 170/2.2 = 77.3 kg. Multiplying 77.3 kg by 1.2-1.3 g/kg gives a range of 92.76-100.49 g of protein daily. Rounding to the nearest whole number gives an answer of 93 g of protein, which corresponds to choice B. According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), patients on peritoneal dialysis require 1.2-1.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

Therefore, KL requires:
1.2-1.3 g/kg/day x 77.27 kg (converted from 170 lbs to kg) = 92.7-100.5 g/day

Therefore, the closest answer is B) 93 g/day.

KL Is a 45 Yo M Admitted to the Hospital