An Elderly Client Is Scheduled for a Surgical Procedure

question 4

Multiple Choice

An elderly client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. The nurse realizes that the outcome of the client's operation will depend upon the client's:

• A) age.
• B) severity of illnesses.
• C) nutritional status.
• D) activity status.

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Definitions:

Debits Equals Credits

A fundamental principle of accounting stating that for every transaction, the total debits must equal the total credits in a double-entry bookkeeping system.

Posting Reference Notation

A symbol, number, or letter added to ledger entries to identify the source document or journal where the transaction was first recorded.

Ledger

A comprehensive collection of accounts that records all financial transactions of a business, organized to show the financial status and activities.

Account Number

An account number is a unique identifier assigned to an account held by a bank, financial institution, or service provider to differentiate it from other accounts.