Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident. She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition. Kati is 5'2" tall and weighs 115 pounds.
The stress of Kati's condition places her at risk of hypermetabolism. What kind of complication is most closely associated with hypermetabolism as a result of stress?

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Hypermetabolism can lead to wasting due to increased breakdown of proteins and carbohydrates in the body to provide energy for the stress response. This can result in muscle wasting, weight loss, and decreased immune function. Fractures, kidney failure, bone pain, and pulmonary edema are not directly associated with hypermetabolism as a result of stress.

Kati Is a 19-Year-Old Female Who Suffered a Head Injury