Which Patient Is at Highest Risk for Severe Negative Nitrogen

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which patient is at highest risk for severe negative nitrogen balance?

• A) Postsurgical patient
• B) Postburn patient
• C) Posttrauma patient
• D) Postsepsis patient

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