NCLEX Practice Question No 416 with Rationale and Answer

NCLEX Practice Question No 416 with Rationale & Answer

Which of the following disease decreases the rate of metabolic ?

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  1- Cancer
  
  


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  2- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  
  


• 3- Hypothyroidism


• 4- Cardiac failure

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  Correct Answer: 3
  
  

Cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or cardiac failure all increase the metabolic demands and the need for added calories. Hypothyroidism causes a decreased metabolic demand, so fewer calories are required.