If a malnourished patient undergoes an emergency appendectomy and develops pneumonia during the recovery, he or she probably
a.has a history of smoking.
b. used protein from the intercostal muscles for energy.
c.had bronchitis before undergoing surgery.
d.needs evaluation for dysphagia.
Answer: b. used protein from the intercostal muscles for energy.
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