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In an intensive care setting, which of the following complications associated with malnutrition is most likely to occur as a result of the failure to begin nutrition support early in the treatment regimen? a. decreased systemic vascular resistance b. increased white cell production c. increased myocardial contraction d. increased serum levels of protein-bound drugs - d. increased serum levels of protein-bound drugs Critically ill surgical patients have been found to have less morbidity when blood glucose is maintained between: a. 80-110 mg/dl b. 115 - 130 mg/dl c. 140-175 mg/dl d. 180-210 mg/dl - a. 80-110 mg/dl Compared to healthy individuals, the glucose uptake in critically ill patients is most likely to: a. decrease b. increase c. remain the same d. be replaced by different forms of energy - a. decrease Which of the following immunomodulating nutrients may be harmful in critically ill nonsurgical patients? a. arginine b. glutamine c. nucleic acids d. omega-3 fatty acids - a. arginine