The Nurse Should Recognize Which of the Following Clients as Being

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse should recognize which of the following clients as being at greatest risk for an unintentional death?

• A) A 58-year-old who skis regularly
• B) A 44-year-old alcoholic who lives alone
• C) A 72-year-old identified as at high risk for falls
• D) A 34-year-old diagnosed with chronic depression

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Definitions:

Total Cost Variance

The difference between the actual costs incurred and the standard (or expected) costs for a given production or project period.

Purchase Price Variances

The difference between the actual cost of goods purchased and the standard cost, used to measure the efficiency of the purchasing function.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing, selling, or any other business operation, used for budgeting and performance evaluation.

Nonfinancial Performance Measures

Indicators used to assess aspects of a company's operations that do not directly relate to financial outcomes, such as customer satisfaction or employee turnover.