The nurse is teaching the patient about dietary guidelines. In discussing the four components of dietary reference intakes (DRIs), it is important to understand that
a. The estimated average requirement (EAR) is appropriate for 100% of the population.
b. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) meets the needs of the individual.
c. Adequate intake (AI) determines the nutrient requirements of the RDA.
d. The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is not a recommended level of intake.
D
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the highest level that likely poses no risk of adverse health events. It is not a recommended level of intake. The EAR is the recommended amount of a nutrient that appears sufficient to maintain a specific body function for 50% of the population based on age and gender. The RDA reflects the average needs of 98% of the population, not the exact needs of the individual. AI is the suggested intake for individuals based on observed or experimentally determined estimates of nutrient intakes and is used when evidence is insufficient for setting of the RDA.
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a. two times per day by mouth morning and night. b. three times per day by mouth. c. four times per day by mouth before meals and at bedtime. d. four times per day by mouth after meals and at bedtime.
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a. The nurse has no control over the changes, but needs to accept them. b. Quality improvement depends on active participation of nurses. c. Belonging to nursing organizations will help bring the right changes. d. Active participation in nursing organizations will have no effect on change.