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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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.
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-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.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate Kati's protein needs, we will use the range recommended, which would be 1.2 to 2 g/kg of body weight. First, we must calculate Kati's weight in kg, which is 52.27 kg (115 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 52.27 kg). Then, we will multiply her weight in kg by the recommended range of grams of protein:
1.2 g/kg x 52.27 kg = 62.72 g per day
2 g/kg x 52.27 kg = 104.54 g per day
Therefore, Kati's daily protein intake should be between 62 to 104 g per day, making choice B the correct answer.

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