The activity factor used to estimate energy requirements for patients prescribed bed rest is
a. 1.1.
b. 1.2.
c. 1.3.
d. 1.5.
B
For patients on bed rest, basal energy expenditure should be multiplied by an activity factor of 1.2 to estimate energy needs.
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