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BM is a 35-year-old 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.
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HT: 6'1" WT: 180 pounds (81.6 kg)
What is the best way to estimate his caloric needs?
A. Harris–Benedict equation
B. Curreri equation
C. Fick equation
D. indirect calorimetry
E. ESPEN guidelines
Answer: D
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