Constipation Has Recently Become a Problem for a School-Age Girl

question 44

Multiple Choice

Constipation has recently become a problem for a school-age girl. She is healthy except for seasonal allergies, which are now being successfully treated with antihistamines. The nurse should suspect that the constipation is most likely caused by which of the following?

• A)Diet
• B)Allergies
• C)Antihistamines
• D)Emotional factors

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Operating Capacity

The maximum output that a company can produce under normal circumstances over a specific period.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not influence future business decisions.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.