Which of These Nursing Actions Included in the Plan of Care

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions included in the plan of care for a patient with cirrhosis can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistant?

• A) Assessing the patient for jaundice
• B) Assisting the patient in choosing the diet
• C) Palpating the abdomen for distention
• D) Providing oral hygiene before meals

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Definitions:

Standard Hours Allowed

The number of labor hours that should have been worked according to budgeted productivity levels for the actual level of production achieved.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the standard or expected wage rate.

Standard Labor Rate

The predetermined hourly wage rate used in cost accounting to calculate labor costs.

Standard Hours Allowed

The number of hours that should have been worked for the actual production achieved, based on pre-established standards.