26)ANSWER

D) A client who was admitted 3 days ago with multiple trauma

Explanation

Catabolism refers to processes involving the release of energy in order to restore body dynamics and is seen in clients undergoing acute periods of starvation and/or traumatic injury. The client in option 4 has the most severe triggering condition for catabolism. The client in option 1 would undergo catabolism, but this is a short-term event compared to option 4. The clients in options 2 and 3 are in an anabolic pattern of metabolism representing growth states and new tissue development. Option 4 is more comprehensive than the other options offered.