Forty-three-year-old Joseph Delgado is an electrician for a utility company. His past medical history is unremarkable with no problems. He is admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit)with severe electrical burns to his hands, arms, and chest (20-30 percent body surface area). The nurse orders a nutrition consult due to Joseph's poor intake. What is unlikely to be related to his low intake?

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Positive nitrogen balance means that the body is retaining more nitrogen than it is excreting, indicating a state of healing and growth. This is not related to Joseph's low intake. Pain, sedation, and feeding problems can all contribute to poor intake.

Forty-Three-Year-Old Joseph Delgado Is an Electrician for a Utility Company