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Frost2351

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The USDA's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) has been replaced by the: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

Question 2

The respirations of a patient who is demonstrating pursed-lip breathing, flared nostrils, and retractions are described as:
 
  a. tachypnea.
  b. stertorous.
  c. dyspnea.
  d. Cheyne-Stokes.


Ahnyah

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

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

Answer to Question 2

C
The patient who is using ancillary muscles to breathe is exhibiting dyspnea.


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