Why Should a Nurse Assess a Patient's Limbs and Position

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why should a nurse assess a patient's limbs and position the limbs frequently after a regional anesthesia?

• A) Pain is not perceived, although motion is possible.
• B) Rashes and skin eruptions would indicate an allergy.
• C) Permanent paralysis is a concern.
• D) Contracture deformities may occur.

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Definitions:

Average Total Costs

The total cost of production divided by the total number of units produced, representing the average cost per unit of output.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Marginal Costs

The hike in total financial outlay required for the fabrication of one additional unit of a product or service.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.