An Elderly Client Comes to the Emergency Department with His

question 4

Multiple Choice

An elderly client comes to the emergency department with his wife.He has a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) ,and is currently experiencing confusion and severe headaches.What does the best plan by the nurse include?

• A)Ask the client if he has experienced any head injuries recently.
• B)Obtain a complete blood count (CBC),chemistry profile,and urine drug screen.
• C)Ask the client's wife for a list of medications that the client has taken.
• D)Obtain a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)exam to assess if the client has experienced a stroke.

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Definitions:

Projected Fixed Costs

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Contribution Margin

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Accounting Break-Even

Represents the sales amount at which a business covers its operating costs without making a profit or a loss.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.