BM is a 35 yo firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered. HT: 6'1" WT: 180# The dietitian would supplement with what amino acid to stimulate the GI tract?

a. alanine
b. arginine
c. glutamine
d. lysine


c

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