The nurse manager reviews the salaries for the orthopedic technicians who are responsible for setting up traction for the orthopedic clients
The nurse manager explains to her technicians their position does not contribute to the charges the client incurs. This is referred to as the: 1. Fixed cost.
2. Variable cost.
3. Indirect cost.
4. Direct cost.
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Explanation: 1. Indirect costs are expenditures that are necessary but don?t affect client care directly. Fixed
costs are costs that will remain the same for the budget period regardless of the activity level of
the organization. Variable costs depend on and change in direct proportion to client volume
and acuity. Direct costs are expenses that directly affect client care such as nursing personnel
who provide hands-on client care.
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