Laura is a critically ill patient.She is 5'4" tall and weighs 150 pounds.What are Laura's protein needs?

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Laura's protein needs are increased due to her critical illness. The general recommendation for critically ill patients is 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. First, we need to convert Laura's weight to kilograms by dividing it by 2.2: 150/2.2= 68.2 kg. Then, we can multiply this by the protein range to get her daily protein needs: 68.2 x 1.2-2.0 = 82-136 grams. Therefore, the best choice is C, which includes Laura's daily protein needs. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately reflect her protein needs based on the given information.

Laura Is a Critically Ill Patient