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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)
What is the best means of determining KL's caloric needs while in the hospital?
A. Mifflin–St Jeor equation
B. Harris–Benedict equation
C. WHO standards
D. Indirect calorimetry
E. Glasgow coma scale
Answer: D
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