In Most Critically Ill Patients, Energy Needs Do Not Exceed

question 8

Multiple Choice

In most critically ill patients, energy needs do not exceed basal energy needs by more than:

• A) 10%.
• B) 20%.
• C) 30%.
• D) 50%.

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