When Preparing a Patient for an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP), the Nurse

question 27

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) , the nurse reviews diagnostic data. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider before sending the patient for the test?

• A) blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 55 mg/dL
• B) serum creatinine 1.3 mg/dL
• C) urine culture <10,000 organisms/mL
• D) residual urine of 80 mL

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Definitions:

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected for the level of production achieved.

Variable Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities and maintenance expenses.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and its budgeted (or standard) cost, often arising from paying different wages than anticipated.

Flexible Budget Variance

A financial performance measure that compares actual results with expected outcomes based on different levels of production or sales activity.