Of the Following Nursing Goals,which Is the Most Appropriate for a Patient

question 39

Multiple Choice

Of the following nursing goals,which is the most appropriate for a patient who has had a total hip replacement?

• A)The patient will walk 305 m (1000 feet),using her walker,by the time of discharge.
• B)The patient will ambulate by the time of discharge.
• C)The patient will ambulate briskly on the treadmill by the time of discharge.
• D)The nurse will assist the patient to ambulate in the hall.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The increase in cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a good or service; it varies depending on the level of production.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the average cost of producing each unit excluding fixed costs.

Marginal Revenue Curve

A graphical representation showing how marginal revenue varies as the quantity of output produced changes.

Demand Curve

It graphically represents the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers, typically depicting an inverse relationship.