A Patient with Stage C Heart Failure (HF) Who Has

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with Stage C heart failure (HF) who has been taking an ACE inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a diuretic begins to have increased dyspnea, weight gain, and decreased urine output. The provider orders spironolactone [Aldactone]. The nurse will instruct the patient to:

• A) avoid potassium supplements.
• B) monitor for a decreased heart rate.
• C) take extra fluids.
• D) use a salt substitute instead of salt.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are a significant component of the total manufacturing cost.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs involved in the manufacturing process that fluctuate with the level of production, such as utility expenses or materials costs.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Absorption Costing

This method includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.