Forty-three-year-old Joseph Delgado is an electrician for a utility company. His past medical history is unremarkable with no problems. He is admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit) with severe electrical burns to his hands, arms, and chest (20-30 percent body surface area). The registered dietitian is completing her initial assessment for Mr. Delgado. When estimating his energy needs she
selects ____ for his stress factor.
A) 1.0
B) 1.4
C) 1.8
D) 2.2
B
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