The Nurse Is Performing a Peripheral Vascular Assessment of a Female

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a peripheral vascular assessment of a female client who is 7 months pregnant. The nurse notes mild peripheral edema, all other findings were normal. Which action by the nurse is appropriate based on this assessment data?

• A) Notify the healthcare provider immediately regarding this abnormal finding.
• B) Obtain an order from the healthcare provider for a diuretic to reduce the client's edema.
• C) Document the findings as expected due to the client's pregnancy.
• D) Educate the client regarding ways to reduce the risk about peripheral vascular ulcer development.

Understand the concept of flexible budgets and their importance in performance management.

Interpret flexible budget variances, including spending and activity variances.

Calculate cost formula per unit and per activity measure from given data.

Apply the concepts of budgeting and variance analysis to different types of costs (variable, fixed) and activities (jobs, meals, flights, etc.).

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Sales Mix

The relative proportion of different products or services sold by a company, significantly influencing its overall profitability.

Existing Sales

The volume or amount of sales that a company has already achieved within a specific period, prior to any new sales efforts or campaigns.