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Answer questions 44 to 46 based on Case A.CASE A
Charlie is an 80-year-old male patient, who presents to the dental clinic for routine prophylaxis.His wife passed away about a year ago.Charlie has had several missing teeth on both his maxillary and mandibular arch.He lives on a limited income, so he does not want to have any type of prosthetic dental work done.He says, "I'm old, and I don't need to spend the money on fake teeth-I eat just fine." After reviewing Charlie's health and pharmacologic history, the dental hygienist notes that he has lost a considerable amount of weight in the past 6 months.In addition, four new areas of decay are identified during the oral examination.The hygienist questions Charlie about his dietary habits.Charlie reports that he eats about two meals a day and that he buys a lot of convenience foods because they are much easier to prepare.He adds that he drinks black coffee with two tablespoons of sugar in a day.
-Which of the following statements BEST describes the dietary reference intake (DRI) ?
Administrative Burden
The workload and stress associated with managing organizational policies, procedures, and paperwork.
Increased Uniformity
The process of making aspects such as procedures, policies, or products more consistent and standardized across an organization or industry.
Physiological Needs
Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as food, water, and shelter.
Security Needs
The requirement for physical and emotional safety and stability, considered a fundamental human need driving behavior and decision-making.
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