The nurse reviews the medical histories for assigned clients. Which client should the nurse identify as most likely to be experiencing a positive nitrogen balance?
a. 13-year-old girl who figure skates
b. 23-year-old college student studying chemistry
c. Older client with a small decubitus on the left heel
d. Middle-aged client recovering from open heart surgery two days ago
a. 13-year-old girl who figure skates
A positive nitrogen balance exists when nitrogen intake exceeds losses. A growing, active adolescent is likely to have a positive nitrogen balance to meet rapid growth and development needs. A college student is likely to have nitrogen equilibrium since nitrogen is no longer needed for rapid growth and development. The adults who have significant health problems are in a state of negative nitrogen balance.
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