The nurse is helping a dietitian determine a client's resting energy expenditure (REE). Which of the following will influence this client's REE? (Select all that apply.)
1. Age
2. Diet
3. BMI
4. Chronic illnesses
5. Urine output
6. Appetite
1, 2, 3, 4
The resting energy expenditure (REE) is the amount of calories needed to maintain body weight at rest. The REE is influenced by age, diet, BMI, and chronic illness. Urine output and appetite are not known to influence a client's REE.
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