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KL is a 34-year-old male admitted to the hospital (large trauma center) after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to a serious motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to the accident.
HT: 6'2" WT: 190 pounds (86 kg)
Which of the following might reduce KL's metabolic requirements?
A. use of paralytic drugs
B. use of appetite stimulant
C. use of morphine
D. KL's gender
E. KL's race
Answer: A
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