Select the Nursing Activity That Would Reduce the Impact of an Extrinsic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Select the nursing activity that would reduce the impact of an extrinsic factor that could cause a pressure injury to the patient.

• A) Assisting the anesthesia provider with checking and hanging albumin before anesthesia induction
• B) Washing the patient's back, heels, scapulae, and elbows with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes before transfer to the OR bed
• C) Fluffing the surface of the OR bed with warm bath blankets and egg crate foam before patient transfer to the OR bed
• D) Removing all but one layer of linen from the dry polymer elastomer gel mattress surface of the OR bed before patient transfer

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Definitions:

Intermediate Product

A product that requires further processing before it is considered a finished good ready for sale to consumers.

Equipment-Replacement Decision

The process of determining whether to repair, maintain, or replace equipment, considering factors like costs, efficiency, and technological advancements.

Differential Costs

The difference in cost between two alternative decisions, or a change in expenses that would occur due to a particular choice.

Differential Analysis

The area of accounting concerned with the effect of alternative courses of action on revenues and costs. Also called incremental analysis.