Why is the assessment of nutritional needs during acute stress not always straightforward?
a. Equations for estimating energy needs of individuals experiencing stress have not been developed.
b. Laboratory data may reflect the metabolic alterations of illness rather than the person's nutritional status.
c. Hypoglycemia can be common.
d. Fluid retention may obscure weight gain in the patient.
b
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