A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted for severe malnutrition due to chronic illness. The healthcare provider has ordered a high-calorie diet with an emphasis on protein intake. The dietitian has specified that the patient should receive at least 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. If the patient weighs 60 kg, the nurse must calculate the total grams of protein the patient needs to consume each day.

Fill in the blank with the total grams of protein required per day: _____ grams.