A Patient Says, "I'm Still on Restriction, but I Want

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I'm still on restriction, but I want to attend some off-unit activities. Would you ask the doctor to change my privileges?" What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Why are you asking me when you're able to speak for yourself?"
• B) "I will be glad to address it when I see your doctor later today."
• C) "That's a good topic for you to discuss with your doctor."
• D) "Do you think you can't speak to a doctor?"

---

Definitions:

Actual Fixed Overhead Costs

Actual fixed overhead costs are the incurred expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent and salary of permanent staff.

Budgeted Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The estimated total fixed costs required for the manufacturing process, planned in advance for a specific period.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the budgeted or standard cost, indicating how effectively a company controls its material costs.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs for materials, labor, and overhead that are used for budgeting and cost control purposes.