The Postoperative Observation That Must Be Reported to the Physician

question 15

Multiple Choice

The postoperative observation that must be reported to the physician immediately is:

• A) Brownish-red drainage on the dressing, which is damp
• B) Respirations of 20 breaths/min
• C) Pulse of 72 beats/min
• D) Bright-red bleeding

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Definitions:

Premium on Bonds

The amount by which the price paid for a bond exceeds its face value, typically because the interest rate it pays is higher than the market rate.

Maturity

The date on which a debt or other borrowing is due to be repaid in full, or when an investment reaches its full value.

Bond's Discount

The difference between the face value of a bond and its selling price when sold for less than its face value.

Amortized

The gradual reduction of a debt over a period of time by making regular payments of interest and principal sufficient to repay the loan by maturity.