The Primary Care Provider Orders a Calorie Count for a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

The primary care provider orders a calorie count for a patient who is malnourished. Over a 24-hour period, the patient consumes 24 grams of fat. Which of the following denotes the patient's caloric intake of fat?

• A) 96
• B) 120
• C) 216
• D) 240

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