What effect does high carbohydrate intake have on metabolism?
a. Increases CO2 production.
b. Reduces oxygen consumption.
c. Increases caloric needs.
d. Reduces protein catabolism.
ANS: A
For the patient with pulmonary disease or those requiring mechanical ventilation, high carbohy-drate loads can cause problems. High carbohydrate loads increase CO2 production and the RQ, resulting in increased ventilatory demand, O2 consumption, and work of breathing.
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