A Client Is Being Discharged and Will Need to Perform

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client is being discharged and will need to perform wound care and dressing changes in the home on a large, open wound. When designing a teaching plan for discharge, the nurse should include which of the following elements? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A videotape of the wound care procedure if possible
• B) Appropriate ways to irrigate the wound
• C) Cost of wound care supplies
• D) Detailed written instructions
• E) Types of supplies the client will need

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Expenses that fluctuate in direct proportion to the amount of production or the volume of sales, including items like direct labor and raw materials.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sale of a product exceeds its variable costs, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Break-Even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning no net loss or gain, and the business is just covering all its expenses.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant for a given period regardless of the level of production or sales volume.