In multiple organ failure, improvement in renal function is best evaluated by:
a. lack of edema.
b. increase in red blood cell count.
c. improved hourly urinary output.
d. maintenance of normal glucose levels.
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. utilize gastric feeding. b. utilize intestinal feeding. c. decrease the amount of free water in the tube feeding. d. select a formula enriched with vitamins A, C, and E.
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a. Intake is higher b. Excretion is higher c. Intake and excretion are equal d. Excretion is unrelated to intake