Which of the following should be used to estimate the energy needs of a critically ill woman who is 5'4" and 190 pounds?
a. 22-25 kcal/kg actual body weight
b. 25-30 kcal/kg ideal body weight
c. 11-14 kcal/kg actual body weight
d. 30-35 kcal/kg ideal body weight
c
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