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(Refer: SearchTestFigures, Figure 3, heuristic values f on nodes are shown)  In an A* search, the min-priority queue Q goes through the following sequence over first few iterations. Which one is the correct priority-queue in the next to next step? Step 0: a7 Step 1: b6, c7, d9 Step 2: e5, c7, d9    

(Refer the Figure 4, 8-puzzle) Heuristic h2=Sum of Manhattan distances from tiles’ correct positions. What is the h2(d) value of the node d? [Note, Manhattan distance is measured by summing horizontal and vertical distances. Example: h2(s) of the start state s is = 1+1+0+0+1+1+0+2, respective distances for tile #1 through #8]  

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Who is the Associate Vice Provost for Academic, Athletic, and Career Advising? 

Who is the Senior Director of Housing Operations and Residence Life?

Who is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs?

Who is the Director of Academic Support and Success? 

Who is the Director of the Recreation and Fitness Center? 

After reviewing the information shown in the accompanying figure for a patient with pneumonia and sepsis, which information is most important to report to the health care provider?Physical AssessmentLaboratory DataVital Signs·      Petechiae noted on chest and legs·      Crackles heard bilaterally in lung bases·      No redness or swelling at central line IV site·      Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 34 mg/Dl·      Hematocrit 30%·      Platelets 50,000/µL·      Temperature 100°F (37.8°C)·      Pulse 102/min·      Respirations 26/min·      BP 110/60 mm Hg·      O2 saturation 93% on 2L O2 via nasal cannula

Ben is a 23 y.o. Caucasian male who has been hospitalized for multiple fractures following a fall while hiking about 2 and half weeks ago. He went to surgery soon after admission to repair his pelvic and right femur fractures. Following surgery he developed respiratory distress and was transferred to the surgical intensive care unit and intubated. He has been in the ICU for 2 weeks but now will be transferred to the floor following extubation (he is breathing on his own). He has been receiving enteral nutrition since his transfer to the ICU. Based on the following information, what type of etiology-based malnutrition would you diagnosis Ben with? Ht: 5’8″    Current Weight: 153 lbs.     Usual Weight: 162 lbs. (stable prior to admission) Laboratory data: normal except glucose is 101 mg/dL (NL = 70-99) and serum albumin is 2.9 mg/dL (NL: 3.5-5)