The Nurse Sees a Client with Which Condition First to Evaluate

question 38

Multiple Choice

The nurse sees a client with which condition first to evaluate for wound infection?

• A) Pending blood cultures
• B) Thin serous wound drainage
• C) White blood cell count of 23,000/mm³
• D) Decrease in wound size

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The competency of a country, individual, corporation, or region to manufacture a good or provide a service at a reduced opportunity cost than that of its competition.

Relative Efficiency

A measure of how effectively an entity (such as a firm or economy) utilizes its resources compared to another, often used to identify opportunities for improvement.

Absolute Efficiency

A state where resources are allocated in the most effective way possible, achieving maximum output with given inputs.

Natural Endowment

Resources found in nature that have economic value or utility, such as minerals, forests, and water.