Following a Laminectomy with a Spinal Fusion,a Patient Reports Numbness

question 12

Multiple Choice

Following a laminectomy with a spinal fusion,a patient reports numbness and tingling of the right lower leg.What is the first nursing action?

• A) Report the patient's complaint to the surgeon.
• B) Check the vital signs for indications of hemorrhage.
• C) Turn the patient to the side to relieve pressure on the operative area.
• D) Compare these findings with preoperative assessments of neuromuscular symptoms.

Analyze the financial implications of costing and pricing decisions on gross profit.

Understand the concept of overapplied and underapplied overhead and how it is disposed of in cost accounting.

Calculate predetermined overhead rates and understand their use in cost allocation.

Identify the components of manufacturing costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead.

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