What Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Intervention to Assess for the Presence

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to assess for the presence of infection in a patient with neutropenia?

• A) Monitor WBCs daily.
• B) Monitor temperature every 4 hours.
• C) Monitor the skin for temperature and diaphoresis.
• D) Monitor the mouth and perianal area every shift for signs of redness and swelling.

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Definitions:

Standard Quantity

This is the predetermined amount of materials or labor expected to be used in producing a unit of product or service.

Direct Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used and the expected (or standard) cost, which can indicate efficiency in purchasing materials.

Standard Costing

A cost accounting method that uses standard costs for direct materials, labor, and overhead to help managers control costs by comparing expected costs to actual costs.

Isolating Variances

A process in managerial accounting for identifying and analyzing differences between actual and expected performance.