A Nurse Is Discussing Nutrition with a Patient Who Expresses

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing nutrition with a patient who expresses concern about not always consuming vitamins in amounts consistent with the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) . What will the nurse tell this patient?

• A) The RDA is only an estimate of the amount of vitamins required and does not represent a scientific number.
• B) The RDA is the amount of vitamin needed by 50% of the population regardless of age or gender.
• C) The RDA represents the highest amount that can be consumed safely, so amounts less than this can be sufficient.
• D) The RDA represents an average, so low intake one day can be compensated for by increased amounts on another day.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Cost

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, related to the operation of manufacturing facilities.

Direct Labour Hours

The total number of hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected to produce a certain level of output.

Standard Labour Rate

The predetermined or expected cost per unit of labor, used in budgeting and cost control.