What Percent Change in Metabolic Rate Would You Expect If

question 101

Multiple Choice

What percent change in metabolic rate would you expect if a patient has a fever of 103° F?

• A) 10% increase
• B) 20% increase
• C) 44% increase
• D) 25% decrease

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