Brandon is critically ill and is also morbidly obese. What is a quick method to determine his energy needs?

a. 4-10 kcal/kg of actual body weight b. 11-14 kcal/kg of actual body weight
c. 21-24 kcal/kg of actual body weight d. 31-34 kcal/kg of actual body weight


b

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