Which of the following physical findings is not consistent with starvation?

a. Temporal muscle wasting
b. Sunken supraclavicular fossae
c. Decreased adipose stores
d. Less than 50 ml/day


ANS: D
Temporal muscle wasting, sunken supraclavicular fossae, and decreased adipose stores are easily recognized signs of starvation.

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