Which Is Important for the Nurse to Know in Order

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which is important for the nurse to know in order to be able to reassure and educate pregnant patients about the functioning of their kidneys in eliminating waste products during pregnancy?

• A) Increased urinary output makes pregnant women less susceptible to urinary infection.
• B) Increased bladder sensitivity and later compression of the bladder by the enlarging uterus result in the urge to urinate even if the bladder is almost empty.
• C) Renal (kidney)function is more efficient when the woman assumes a supine position.
• D) Using diuretics during pregnancy can help keep kidney function regular.

Apply vertical analysis to interpret the relative size of financial statement items.

Understand the concept and calculation of liquidity ratios including the current ratio.

Calculate and interpret the average collection period and receivables turnover ratio.

Differentiate between liquidity, solvency, profitability, and leverage ratios.

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the cost of their sale or completion and any necessary disposal expenses.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A concession for estimated bad debts that will arise from accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Bad Debt Expense

An accounting term referring to the recognition of unrecoverable amounts owed to a company by debtors, treated as a cost on the income statement.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to customers, typically to prompt early payment or boost sales.