Why Should the Nurse Implement Actions to Prevent the Onset

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why should the nurse implement actions to prevent the onset of catheter-related infections in a patient receiving care in the intensive care unit?

• A) Statistics report that as many as one in five individuals who develop a catheter-related infection die from it.
• B) Nosocomial catheter-related infections prolong hospitalization by an average of 4 days.
• C) The increased cost of care due to the development of a blood-borne infection averages between $1,700 and $17,000.
• D) Central venous catheters have about the same rate of infection as peripherally inserted catheters.

Comprehend the process and rationale behind depreciation and its impact on financial statements.

Recognize the significance of the time period assumption in accounting.

Understand the treatment and impact of prepaid expenses and unearned revenue on financial statements.

Calculate financial statement impacts of adjustments, including depreciation and adjustments for prepaid and accrued items.

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