A Nurse Recognizes That the Most Preventable Cause of Death

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse recognizes that the most preventable cause of death during hospitalization is

• A) An embolism.
• B) Hospital-acquired pneumonia.
• C) Skin breakdown because of not turning patients.
• D) A urinary tract infection leading to urosepsis.

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FICA Taxes Withheld

Amounts deducted from employees' paychecks to cover their portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes as required by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

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Regular Hourly Wage

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