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Although infants with BPD will have increased protein needs, intakes of greater than 4 g/kg/day should be avoided. Why?
 a. Excessive protein could promote necrotizing enterocolitis due to immaturity of the GI tract.
  b. Excessive protein could stimulate anaphylactic shock.
  c. Excessive protein interferes with corticosteroid medications used in the treatment of BPD.
  d. Excessive protein increases risk of acidosis due to immaturity of kidneys.

Question 2

In general, the energy needs of an infant with BPD are _____ higher than those of normal infants in order to support lung function and growth.
 a. 50-55
  b. 15-25
  c. 30
  d. 70


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

d

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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