A Patient with a Pleural Effusion Is Scheduled for a Thoracentesis

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Before the procedure, the nurse will plan to

• A) start a peripheral intravenous line to administer the necessary sedative drugs.
• B) position the patient sitting upright on the edge of the bed and leaning forward.
• C) remove the water pitcher and remind the patient not to eat or drink anything for 6 hours.
• D) instruct the patient about the importance of incentive spirometer use after the procedure.

Calculate optimal pricing strategies for maximizing profits.

Explain the role of consumer surplus and producer surplus in pricing decisions.

Understand the economic rationale behind offering discounts to specific segments.

Recognize the significance of preventing arbitrage in price discrimination strategies.

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