An Important Nursing Goal in Caring for the Hospitalized Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

An important nursing goal in caring for the hospitalized child is to minimize the negative effects of illness and hospitalization.On what should the nurse focus while caring for a hospitalized infant?

• A) Bodily injury and pain
• B) Separation from caregivers and fear of strangers
• C) Loss of control and altered body image
• D) The unknown and being left alone

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Definitions:

Actual Production

Refers to the actual quantity of goods or services produced during a specific period, as opposed to planned or projected amounts.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected to be used.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected cost, based on standards set for quantity and price.

Actual Operations

The real-world activities carried out by a company, as opposed to planned or projected operations.