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tingc95 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

KL is a 34 yo male admitted to the hospital after suffering a TBI secondary to motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to accident. HT: 6'2 WT: 190 In addition to meeting KL's protein and energy requirements, what is an additional concern for the RD?
a. proving adequate minerals
b. providing adequate fiber
c. providing adequate vitamins
d. providing adequate fluids

Question 2

KL is a 34 yo male admitted to the hospital after suffering a TBI secondary to motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to accident. HT: 6'2 WT: 190 Which of the following might reduce KL's metabolic requirements?
a. use of parenteral nutrition
b. patient's gender
c. use of morphine
d. use of appetite stimulant