The Surgeon Enters a Computerized Order for a Patient in the Postoperative

question 2

Multiple Choice

The surgeon enters a computerized order for a patient in the postoperative period after a unilateral thoracotomy for lung cancer.The order states: OOB in AM.Which action indicates that the nurse is following the surgeon's order?

• A) Performs oral care
• B) Assists the patient out of bed
• C) Assists the patient with bathing
• D) Changes the patient's operative dressings

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Inventory

The total amount of goods or materials a business has in stock, potentially for sale or production.

Outlived Usefulness

Refers to an asset or item that has exceeded its functional or strategic value to an organization or individual.

Aging Accounts Receivable

A method of managing accounts receivable by categorizing them according to the length of time an invoice has been outstanding.