You have a patient who has been admitted to the hospital with a spinal cord injury. Your main goal in the acute phase is to provide which of the following interventions?

a. provide 22.7 kcal/kg
b. prevent excessive weight gain
c. provide 2.0 g/kg of protein
d. ensure fluid intake


c

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