Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)is an Inflammatory Disease of the Gastrointestinal Mucosa

question 16

Multiple Choice

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal mucosa.The signs of NEC are nonspecific.What are generalized signs and symptoms of this condition?

• A) Hypertonia,tachycardia,and metabolic alkalosis
• B) Abdominal distention,temperature instability,and grossly bloody stools
• C) Hypertension,absence of apnea,and ruddy skin color
• D) Scaphoid abdomen,no residual with feedings,and increased urinary output

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The supplemental charge that arises from the production of an extra good or service unit.

Marginal Revenue

Increase in earnings from selling an additional unit of a product or service.

TR = TC

The condition where total revenue equals total cost, indicating a break-even point in financial performance.

MR = MC

A principle in economics where the optimal level of production is reached when Marginal Revenue (MR) equals Marginal Cost (MC).