Which of the following statements is true about a patient with a traumatic brain injury?

a. Protein needs for this patient will remain the same.
b. This patient will have decreased lipolysis activity.
c. This patient will have very low glucose levels.
d. An increase in gluconeogenesis will occur.


d

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