Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident. She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition. Kati is 5'2" tall and weighs 115 pounds.
Kati's protein needs are estimated at 1.2 to 2 g/kg of body weight based on her condition. Based on this estimation, her daily protein intake would then be _____ g per day.

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To calculate Kati's daily protein intake, we need to first determine her weight in kilograms:

115 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 52.3 kg

Next, we can use the range of 1.2 to 2 g/kg of body weight to calculate the range of Kati's protein needs:

1.2 g/kg/day × 52.3 kg = 62.76 g/day
2 g/kg/day × 52.3 kg = 104.6 g/day

Therefore, Kati's daily protein intake should be in the range of 62 to 104 g per day, making answer choice B the best choice.

Kati Is a 19-Year-Old Female Who Suffered a Head Injury