A Patient Recovering from a Total Hip Replacement Has Vital

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a total hip replacement has vital signs assessed by an unlicensed assistive personnel. Which vital sign value should cause the most concern for the nurse?

• A)blood pressure 110/76
• B)heart rate 82
• C)respiratory rate 18
• D)temperature 102° F

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Definitions:

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

The discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project zero.

Net Present Value (NPV)

A calculation that compares the value of all cash inflows and outflows of a project or investment using a discount rate, to determine the project’s profitability.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A method of calculating an investment's rate of return that makes the net present value of all cash flows equal to zero.

Mutually Exclusive Investments

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