With Regard to the Initial Visit with a Patient Who

question 15

Multiple Choice

With regard to the initial visit with a patient who is beginning prenatal care, nurses should be aware that:

• A) The first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair in which nurses gather some general impressions.
• B) If nurses observe handicapping conditions, they should be sensitive and not inquire about them because the patient will do that in her own time.
• C) Nurses should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems such as depression or lack of family support.
• D) Because of legal complications, nurses should not ask about illegal drug use; that is left to physicians.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of the next best alternative that is foregone when a decision is made to choose one option over others.

Cash Outlay

The actual amount of money spent by a company to purchase goods or services, as opposed to accounting estimates or accruals.

Alternative Investments

Assets that do not fall into the conventional investment categories such as stocks, bonds, and cash, examples include real estate, commodities, and hedge funds.

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.