The Nurse Aide Reports to the Registered Nurse That Her

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse aide reports to the registered nurse that her 97-year-old patient is not breathing well and that she feels "cold and clammy" and "looks blue." The patient has an advance directive that states "comfort care only" and is designated as a DNR (do not resuscitate) .The registered nurse should:

• A) not administer pain medication or hygiene because the patient is dying.
• B) contact the physician for order to address the patient's breathing problems.
• C) ask the patient's family what they want to be done for the patient.
• D) instruct the nurse aide to provide personal hygiene and make the patient comfortable as outlined in the plan of care.

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Definitions:

Controllable Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs and the budgeted variable overhead for actual production.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity and the standard quantity of direct materials used in producing a product multiplied by the standard direct material price.

Units

A measure of quantity used to express the amount of a product, service, or resource used or produced in a transaction.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected to be used, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.