The Nurse Identifies the Collaborative Problem of "Potential Complication: Pulmonary

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies the collaborative problem of "potential complication: pulmonary edema for a patient in chronic heart failure." Which assessment will the nurse be most concerned about?

• A) Apical pulse 106 beats/min
• B) Weight gain of 1 kg over 24 hours
• C) Oxygen saturation of 88% on room air
• D) Decreased hourly urinary output

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue is contributing to fixed costs and profit.

Annual Fixed Costs

The total of all business expenses that are constant and do not change with the level of goods or services produced within a given time period, typically a year.

Cash Break-Even

The point at which a business generates just enough cash flow to cover its operating expenses, not accounting for any profitability.