A nurse manager is planning to send one nurse to a conference. The cost for this training would be considered which of the following?
1. Salaries/wages
2. Charges
3. Deduction from revenue
4. Nonoperating revenue
Salaries/wages
Rationale: Salaries/wages are expenses that include regular salaries for staff, premium pay such as overtime, benefits, and temporary labor. Benefits can include medical care coverage, vacation/sick time, training/orientation, and travel reimbursement. Charges are based on the cost of supplies or services. Deductions from revenue result from charity care or payer contracts. Nonoperating revenue relates to investment income or favorable legal actions.
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