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A patient has a metabolic study performed with the following results: A patient has a metabolic study performed with the following results:   If the patient's 24-hour urinary nitrogen (UN) is 22 g/24 hours,what is the approximate REE? A)  1480 kcal/24 hours B)  2084 kcal/24 hours C)  2132 kcal/24 hours D)  2666 kcal/24 hours If the patient's 24-hour urinary nitrogen (UN) is 22 g/24 hours,what is the approximate REE?


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