The initial task for the health care team for a client under major stress is to
a. institute total parenteral nutrition to prevent negative nitrogen balance.
b. place a nasogastric tube to begin enteral nutrition.
c. restore fluid and electrolyte balance.
d. determine calorie needs via indirect calorimetry.
c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word