When developing a zero-based budget, nurse managers understand
a. the previous year's monies are applied to the current one.
b. all budget needs are justified annually.
c. no changes to patient care delivery can occur.
d. it does not reflect actual changes of the unit.
ANS: B
Zero-based budgets have to be re-created annually starting from zero and every request must be justified. Options A and D are a factor seen in the incremental type budget. Option C is the ze-ro-based type budget allows for changes in delivery of the service.
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