The Nurse Is Identifying Patient Demographic Groups That Are at Increased

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is identifying patient demographic groups that are at increased risk for receiving prescriptions for insulin. Which of the following patient groups would the nurse identify? Select all that apply.

• A)patients who are fasting or malnourished
• B)patients with type 2 diabetes who are diagnosed with an infection
• C)patients with type 2 diabetes who are undergoing surgical procedures
• D)patients with gestational diabetes
• E)patients with prescriptions for total parenteral nutrition

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus, representing the total net benefit to society from producing and consuming a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the price producers are ready to take for offering a product or service and the actual payment they receive.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit consumers receive.