The nurse is going to calculate a patient's metabolic needs by using the Harris-Benedict equation.Which information should the nurse collect for this calculation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Height in centimeters
B)Weight in kilograms
C)Age in months
D)Body mass index (BMI)
E)Body temperature

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The Harris-Benedict equation requires a person's height (in centimeters), weight (in kilograms), and age (in years, but knowing the age in months can help calculate the exact age in years if necessary) to estimate their basal metabolic rate (BMR). Body mass index (BMI) and body temperature are not used in this calculation.

The Nurse Is Going to Calculate a Patient's Metabolic Needs