The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Operating $\bold{most}$

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite. Which outcome will be $\bold{most}$ appropriate for this patient at the end of the intraoperative phase?

• A) The patient will be free of burns at the grounding pad.
• B) The patient will be free of nausea and vomiting.
• C) The patient will be free of infection.
• D) The patient will be free of pain.

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Definitions:

Responsibility Centers

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Responsibility Center

An organizational unit for which a manager is assigned responsibility over costs, revenues, or assets.

Cost Center

A division or department within an organization that does not directly generate profits but incurs costs, often evaluated for efficiency.

Decentralization

The distribution of functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority, often to increase efficiency or responsiveness.