A Student Asks the Nursing Instructor Which Types of Knowledge

question 16

Multiple Choice

A student asks the nursing instructor which types of knowledge are important in the clinical area.How should the instructor respond to the student?

• A)"Empirical knowledge-you have to know the physiology of the problem before you decide which interventions to use."
• B)"A good nurse will have a mix of all four types of knowledge."
• C)"Ethical knowledge-nurses must be able to identify principles and norms,handle conflicts,and be sensitive to sensitive issues."
• D)"Aesthetic knowledge-a nurse must appreciate the special qualities of each client and the individual situation."

Analyze the effects of a change in sales mix on the break-even point and net operating income.

Understand the concept and computation of break-even points in both sales units and dollar sales.

Grasp the principle of the contribution margin ratio and its impact on profitability.

Learn how changes in selling price and sales volume affect net operating income.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

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Established Corporations

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Expected Rate of Return

The profitability anticipated on an investment over a given period, often expressed as a percentage.