Case Study Questions Use the Following Case Study to Answer Questions

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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Mr.Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer.He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds.He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
-Mr.Avery's feeding is being delivered continuously by an infusion pump.The advantage of a continuous feeding is:

• A)an accurate and steady flow rate.
• B)less expense.
• C)more freedom of movement for the patient.
• D)less risk of diarrhea.

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Economic Value

The quantification of the advantage that a product or service delivers to an economic participant.

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Costs that vary in total in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity or production volume.

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Opportunity Cost

The price paid for missing out on the alternative that ranks second best when deciding.