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). Having burns increases Joseph's risk for what condition?
A) osteoporosis
B) intestinal ileus or gastrointestinal malfunction
C) bronchitis
D) overhydration
B
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A. 1000 mg/day B. 1200 mg/day C. 1300 mg/day D. 1500 mg/day E. 2500 mg/day
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A. preterm and full-term infants B. low-birthweight and normal-birthweight infants C. exclusively or predominantly breastfed infants D. formula-fed infants E. infants fed equal amounts of formula and breast milk
A one-ounce serving of the grains group is equal to approximately 2 cups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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