Bobby is a 25-year-old client with HIV infection who is experiencing weight loss and a loss of lean body mass. He currently weighs 160 pounds. The nurse suggests that his diet includes at least _____ grams of protein per day.

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Bobby is a 25-year-old client with HIV infection who is experiencing weight loss and a loss of lean body mass. He currently weighs 160 pounds. The nurse suggests that his diet includes at least _____ grams of protein per day.​

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The recommended daily protein intake for people with HIV is 1.2-1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. For Bobby, who weighs 160 pounds (72.6 kilograms), this translates to 87-112 grams of protein per day.

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