A Nurse Is Caring for a Client in a Trauma

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client in a trauma ICU in the middle of the night. The client is having difficulty maintaining blood pressure and the nurse administers a routinely used medication for this problem. This is an example of the nurse implementing which of the following?

• A) A PRN order.
• B) A one-time order.
• C) A standing order.
• D) A STAT order.

Assess and understand the clinical manifestations of heart failure exacerbation.

Describe the characteristics of normal and abnormal breath sounds and their clinical relevance.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma and differentiate it from other respiratory conditions.

Assess for and interpret clinical signs indicative of pulmonary embolism.

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Definitions:

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all costs that vary directly with the level of production or output.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or business activity.

Manufacturing Overhead

The sum of all costs associated with the production process that cannot be directly traced to specific products, such as maintenance expenses, factory utilities, and property taxes; it's crucial for calculating the total cost of production.

Relevant Range

The scope of business activity within which the assumptions about fixed and variable costs are valid.