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BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit, and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered.
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HT: 6'1" WT: 180 pounds (81.6 kg)
Which of the following amino acid supplements does the dietitian recommend to stimulate the GI tract?
A. alanine
B. arginine
C. glutamine
D. lysine
E. cysteine
Answer: C
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