Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Critically

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a critically ill patient who is post stress injury?

• A)This patient will have low levels of glucagon circulating.
• B)Alanine and glutamic acid needs are decreased.
• C)Body fat is the primary substrate for gluconeogenesis.
• D)This patient would benefit from tight glycemic control to reduce catabolism.

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Allegations

Claims or assertions made against someone, often without proof, typically in legal contexts.

Silence

The absence of sound or the state of saying nothing, often used as a communication or negotiation strategy.

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