The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Came to the Emergency

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who came to the emergency department with acute respiratory distress. Which of the following information requires the most rapid action by the nurse?

• A)Respiratory rate is 32 breaths/minute.
• B)Pattern of breathing is shallow.
• C)The client's PaO₂ is 45 mm Hg.
• D)The client's PaCO₂ is 34 mm Hg.

---

Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

This refers to the expenses in manufacturing that vary in direct proportion to the volume of production, such as utilities and materials.

Standard Hours

The expected amount of time required to complete a task or produce a unit of product under normal conditions.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Expenses that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities and materials used in manufacturing.

Direct Labor-Hours

The overall hours logged by employees actively involved in the manufacture of a product or the rendering of a service.