KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD because of the congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6' WT: 170 pounds (77 kg)
-Approximately how many grams of protein does KL require each day?

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KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD because of the congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6'  WT: 170 pounds (77 kg)  
-Approximately how many grams of protein does KL require each day?

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For patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), the recommended daily protein intake is 1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day. KL weighs 77 kg, so his protein needs would be 77 kg x 1.2 g/kg = 92.4 g/day, rounding to the nearest whole number gives 93 g/day.

KL Is a 45-Year-Old Male Admitted to the Hospital with an Infection