An energy expenditure (EE) of 60 kcal/hr/m2 for an adult is indicative of which of the following conditions?
a. Burns
b. Sedation
c. Starvation
d. Hypothermia
ANS: A
An energy expenditure (EE) of 30-40 kcal/hr/m2 is normal for an adult. The EE of 60 kcal/hr/m2 is greater than 120% of predicted and is considered a hypermetabolic state. Burns create a hy-permetabolic state. Starvation, sedation, and hypothermia create hypometabolic states.
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