The Nurse Assessing a Patient with Vomiting and Diarrhea Observes

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse assessing a patient with vomiting and diarrhea observes that the urine is scant and concentrated.Which controlling factor is responsible for compensatory reabsorption of water?

• A) Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus
• B) Antidiuretic hormone in the posterior pituitary
• C) Baroreceptors in the carotid sinus
• D) Insulin from the pancreas

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of a specific accounting period.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Profit

The financial gain achieved when the revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes associated with maintaining the business operations.

Gross Profit Method

An inventory estimation technique that calculates cost of goods sold and the ending inventory balance using a gross profit margin.