Oral intake is unlikely to meet nutrient needs in adults who have:
a. burns covering the face, head, and hands.
b. hypovolemia and excessive fluid losses from exudates.
c. burns covering more than 25% of total body surface area.
d. second- or third-degree burns covering more than 15% of total body surface area.
Answer: c. burns covering more than 25% of total body surface area.
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