The medical–surgical nursing manager notices the education expenditure for the month is over budget. How should the manager deal with this difference?
1. Complete an expenditure report for the month.
2. Complete a variance report for the month's budget.
3. Forward a non-revenue-producing report to the administration.
4. Forward the expense line budget to the administration.
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Rationale 1: An expenditure report for the month would not explain the variance.
Rationale 2: A variance report provides a rationale for over expenses for the month that could result from a variety of unexpected expenses.
Rationale 3: Non-revenue is not relevant to determining why the unit is over budget.
Rationale 4: Expense line budgeting is not relevant to determining why the unit is over budget.
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