Which Finding Should Cause the Nurse to Suspect That a Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which finding should cause the nurse to suspect that a patient recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery might be developing cardiac tamponade? Select all that apply.

• A) Widening pulse pressure
• B) Increased jugular vein distension
• C) Decreasing central venous pressure (CVP)
• D) Muffled heart sounds
• E) Lack of pleural (chest) tube drainage

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Definitions:

Production Function

A mathematical model demonstrating the relationship between inputs (factors of production) and outputs (goods or services), showing how different quantities of inputs affect the level of output.

Factor Prices

The prices of inputs used in the production process, such as labor wages, land rents, and capital interest rates.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service, crucial for decision-making in production and pricing strategies.

Production Function

An equation that specifies the output that a firm can produce with varying combinations of inputs or factors of production.