Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning nutritional support of the injured patient?
A. The goal of nutritional support is maintenance of body cell mass and limitation of weight loss to less than 25% of preinjury weight
B. Under-nutrition may compromise the patient’s available defense mechanisms
C. Nutritional support is an immediate priority for the trauma patient
D. Fifty percent of non-nitrogen caloric requirements should be provided in the form of fat
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning nutritional support of the injured patient?
A. The goal of nutritional support is maintenance of body cell mass and limitation of weight loss to less than 25% of preinjury weight B. Under-nutrition may compromise the patient’s available defense mechanisms C. Nutritional support is an immediate priority for the trauma patient D. Fifty percent of non-nitrogen caloric requirements should be provided in the form of fat