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james

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You are estimating protein needs for a patient who is in metabolic stress. In general, this patient's needs will likely be:
 a. higher.
  b. lower.
  c. the same as those of another non-stressed patient.
  d. unable to be determined.

Question 2

The most accurate method of determining REE is:
 a. the Harris-Benedict equation.
  b. the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation.
  c. DEXA.
  d. indirect calorimetry.


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mfedorka

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


james

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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