A 43-Year-Old Patient Is Scheduled for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

question 17

Multiple Choice

A 43-year-old patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A nurse has a plan to teach the preoperative patient how to splint his abdomen with a pillow and cough and deep breathe, so the patient can avoid fluid accumulation in the lungs postoperatively. When the nurse enters the room, it becomes evident that the patient is blind. What critical thinking skill would you recommend a scenario like this requires?

• A) Intellectual curiosity
• B) Flexibility
• C) Reflection
• D) Open-mindedness

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Definitions:

Step-Down Method

An allocation method used in cost accounting to distribute overhead costs to various departments in a sequential order based on the level of service provided.

Service Department Costs

Costs incurred by departments that do not directly generate revenue, but support those that do.

Operating Departments

Units within an organization directly involved in producing goods or providing services, as opposed to administrative divisions.

Personnel Costs

Expenses related to the compensation of employees, including salaries, benefits, and taxes.