What factors contribute to the elevated energy expenditure in this patient?

What will be an ideal response?


Factors that may contribute to the elevated energy expenditure in this patient include the trauma/stress from the patient's GSW, his various corrective surgeries, mechanical ventilation, an anastomotic leak on day 3 of admission, and fluid/electrolyte/protein losses from the patient's various drains and wound vac.

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A. eccentric B. concentric C. isometric D. isokinetic

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Which process is the proper representation of photosynthesis?

A. carbon + water + sun energy + glucose + oxygen B. carbon dioxide + hydrogen + sun energy + glucose + oxygen C. carbon dioxide + water + sun energy + glucose + oxygen D. carbon dioxide + water + nitrogen + nitrogen dioxide + glucose

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What characteristics do you keep in mind when selecting pastas? Give guidelines for preparing al dente pasta, including doneness, water, nutrition, and so on. How should dried, fresh, and cooked pasta be stored?

What will be an ideal response?

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The performance appraisal is: a. an opportunity for the manager to impose goals on the employee

b. a strong motivational tool for managers to use with employees. c. not for negotiating; the manager has the final say. d. similar to conducting a job analysis.

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