A nurse is discussing daily meals with a patient on a regular diet. The nurse explains that the patient can make choices from a balanced meal plan based on approximately
1. 1000 calories per day.
2. 1200 calories per day.
3. 2000 calories per day.
4. 3000 calories per day.
ANS: 3
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a. 30 seconds c. 90 seconds b. 60 seconds d. 2 minutes
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