BM Is a 35-Year-Old Firefighter Who Has Sustained Major Burns

question 48

Multiple Choice

BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit, and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered.
HT: 6'1"          WT: 180 pounds (81.6  kg)  
-Approximately how many grams of protein does BM require while he is in the hospital?

• A) 123 g
• B) 150 g
• C) 65 g
• D) 94 g
• E) 87 g

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Arousal

The activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, preparing the body for a "fight or flight" response.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that increases bodily readiness and energy consumption in response to stress.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls bodily functions not consciously directed, like breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.