The Nurse Has Noticed That More Clients Are Asking About

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse has noticed that more clients are asking about the use of herbal supplements to treat their symptoms.The nurse is aware that this could be related to which factor?

• A)Aggressive marketing by the herbal industry
• B)The greater safety of herbal remedies over prescription medications
• C)An increase in acute illnesses
• D)The lower cost of herbal remedies

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Definitions:

Denominator Activity

A term used in cost accounting to refer to the level of activity used to allocate fixed costs to cost units.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead based on hours worked and the standard cost of variable overhead for those hours, indicating efficiency in controlling variable overhead costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead Cost

The portion of manufacturing costs that varies with the level of production output, including costs such as indirect materials and utilities.

Standard Hours Allowed

The amount of time that should be taken to complete a specific amount of work, according to predefined standards.