A Nurse Is Teaching a Critical Care Unit Client's Family

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a critical care unit client's family about hypermetabolism. The nurse explains that characteristics of this condition include which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A)Negative nitrogen balance
• B)Decreased oxygen consumption
• C)Hypoglycemia
• D)Decreased metabolic rate
• E)Hyperglycemia

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