In “catabolic” surgical patients, which of the following changes in body composition do not occur?
A. Lean body mass increases.
B. Total body water increases.
C. Adipose tissue decreases.
D. Body weight decreases.
Answer:A
In “catabolic” surgical patients, which of the following changes in body composition do not occur?
A. Lean body mass increases. B. Total body water increases. C. Adipose tissue decreases. D. Body weight decreases.