A patient whose height is 5 ft 9 in. and weight 185 lb is admitted to the hospital with acute kidney injury and is started on hemodialysis. What would be the recommended protein intake (in grams) for this patient?

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For a patient on hemodialysis, the recommended protein intake is typically 1.2 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. The patient's weight is 185 lb, which is approximately 84 kg. Therefore, the recommended protein intake would be between 84 to 126 grams per day, which aligns with option C.

A Patient Whose Height Is 5 Ft 9 In