The Nurse Is Aware That a Shortage of Organs Exists

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that a shortage of organs exists.She knows that which of the following statements is true?

• A) Anyone who is comfortable approaching the family should discuss the option of organ donation.
• B) Brain death determination is required before organs can be retrieved for transplant.
• C) Donation of selected organs after cardiac death is ethically acceptable.
• D) Family members should consider withdrawing life support so that the patient can become an organ donor.

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The range of activity over which changes in cost are of interest to management.

Cost Behavior

Cost behavior refers to how different types of production costs change when there is a change in the level of production activity.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior hold true for a given business.

Management Decision-making

This involves the processes and strategies managers use to make choices that direct the organization towards its goals.