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During data collection on a patient with chronic cardiac problems and diabetes, the patient reports a weight gain of 5 pounds over 3 days and fatigue when climbing stairs. Upon inspection, the nurse notes edema of the lower extremities. The nurse will have these symptoms reported to the physician right away, as the nurse understands they can indicate which of the following?
Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.
Grease the Wheels
An expression used to describe actions that facilitate or ease the progress of a process, activity, or operation, often implying making things run more smoothly and efficiently.
Political Business Cycle Theory
A theory suggesting that elected officials may manipulate economic policies to produce favorable economic conditions ahead of elections to increase their chances of reelection.
Discount Rate
The interest rate on the loans that the Fed makes to banks.
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