A patient with a fever of 3°F above normal would be expected to have increased energy expenditure of
A) 3%.
B) 15%.
C) 21%.
D) 50%.

Name: A patient with a fever of 3°F above normal would be expected to have increased energy expenditure of A) 3%. B) 15%. C) 21%. D) 50%.
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Fever increases metabolic needs by 7% for each 1°F increase (13% for each 1°C increase).Energy expenditure is increased by 15% to 30% in trauma patients.The energy needs of a burn patient increase by 50% to 100%.

A Patient with a Fever of 3°F Above Normal Would