Although Infants with BPD Will Have Increased Protein Needs, Intakes

question 31

Multiple Choice

Although infants with BPD will have increased protein needs, intakes of greater than 4 g/kg/day should be avoided Why?

• A)Excessive protein could promote necrotizing enterocolitis due to immaturity of the GI tract.
• B)Excessive protein could stimulate anaphylactic shock.
• C)Excessive protein interferes with corticosteroid medications used in the treatment of BPD.
• D)Excessive protein increases risk of acidosis due to immaturity of kidneys.

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