The Client Asks What an Embolus Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The client asks what an embolus is.The nurse replies:

• A)"An embolus is a stationary blood clot."
• B)"An embolus is a portion of a blood clot that has moved from its original location."
• C)"An embolus is an area of necrotic lung tissue."
• D)"An embolus is a piece of the injured blood vessel that is moving in your blood."

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the manufacturing of a product and are an essential component of the finished product.

Direct Labor

The cost of workers who are directly involved in producing goods or providing services.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Merchandising

The activities involved in promoting and selling products, often used in retail to refer to the purchase of goods for resale.