For Which Condition Would Fewer Calories Be Needed for a Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

For which condition would fewer calories be needed for a child?

• A) infections
• B) fever
• C) difficulty breathing
• D) recovery from surgery
• E) spina bifida

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Critical Thinking

The purposeful investigation and appraisal of a topic with the aim of making a decision.

Nursing Diagnoses

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Outcome Statements

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