A Patient Is Admitted with Dyspnea and Fluid Overload

question 18

Short Answer

A patient is admitted with dyspnea and fluid overload.Chest X-ray reveals bilateral pleural effusion,right greater than left,and pulmonary congestion with possible congestive heart failure.BNP is elevated,confirming congestive heart failure.Echo shows a mild pulmonary hypertension and aortic valve stenosis.The patient is receiving medication for atrial fibrillation and has a history of alcoholic cardiomyopathy and alcohol dependence.Discharge Diagnoses: Congestive heart failure.Pulmonary hypertension.Aortic valve stenosis.Atrial fibrillation.

Apply the high-low method to calculate variable and fixed cost components.

Understand the concept of the relevant range in cost behavior.

Use the contribution margin and contribution margin ratio in decision-making.

Understand and apply CVP analysis for business decision-making.

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Reciprocal Correlation

A mutual relationship or connection between two variables, where changes in one variable are reflected by changes in the other.

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The act of concealing the truth or misleading others through false statements or actions.

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