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    Ati Rn Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Proctored Exam
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    A nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition who weighs 160 lb. If the RDA of protein is 0.8 g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Stepwise Calculation: Step 1: Convert weight from pounds to kilograms 160 lb ÷ 2.2 = 72.73 kg Step 2: Multiply weight by RDA of protein 72.73 kg × 0.8 g/kg = 58.18 g Step 3: Round to nearest whole number 58 g Step 4: Final protein requirement 58 g/day

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