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Tazate

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What has replaced the USDA's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
 
  a. Nutrition Recommended Allowance (NRA)
  b. National Bionutritional Allowance (NBA)
  c. Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)
  d. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)

Question 2

The nurse encourages a patient who has been vomiting to drink fluids because the body fluid lost daily must match the amount of fluid taken in to maintain homeostasis. What is the recommended daily amount of fluid for an adult?
 
  a. 1000 mL
  b. 1500 mL
  c. 2050 mL
  d. 2500 mL


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amit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) has replaced the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Daily fluid intake and output is about 2200-2700 mL/day, and urinary output is about 1000-2000 mL/day.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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