A Client in the Clinic Is Being Asked to Participate

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client in the clinic is being asked to participate in a research study. The client asks why a nursing research study is necessary given that research on this subject has already been published by the American Medical Association (AMA) . Which of the following responses should the nurse offer in reply to the client's question?

• A)"This study is useful because it supports the medical profession."
• B)"This study is useful because it validates nursing through medical research."
• C)"This study is useful because it supports products used in nursing care."
• D)"This study is useful because it validates nursing care, not medical care."

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected amount of raw materials required for production and the actual amount used, evaluated in terms of cost.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard hours worked and standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard or expected cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.