The Nurses in a Labor and Delivery Unit Are Concerned

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurses in a labor and delivery unit are concerned about the high incidence of cesarean deliveries at their facility and initiate an internal study. Which is the most likely condition the nurses will recognize as a contributor to the rate of cesarean births?

• A)The facility has a high rating for managing high-risk pregnancies.
• B)Policies and parameters for cesarean need to be reviewed and refined.
• C)Community education about the advantages of vaginal birth is deficient.
• D)The incidence of maternal requests for cesarean delivery is increasing.

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Definitions:

Monopolies

Market structures characterized by a single seller who controls the market supply of a good or service and can influence the price.

Efficiency

The optimal allocation of resources to maximize desired outputs without wasting any input.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive.

Monopolist

An entity or individual that holds a monopoly, having exclusive control over the supply of a particular good or service in the market.