An expense that is associated with patient care is:
a. fixed c. direct
b. indirect d. variable
C
Direct expenses are those expenses that can be directly associated with patient care. Fixed costs are expenses that are constant and are not related to productivity or volume. Indirect expenses are expenses not directly related to patient care. Variable costs fluctuate depending on the volume or census and types of care required.
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a. "I will request a genetic counselor who is more qualified to be present for this conversation." b. "The test results can be confusing; I will help you interpret them for your daughter." c. "Are you sure you want to share this information with your daughter, who may not test positive for this gene mutation?" d. "This conversation may be difficult for both of you; I will be there to provide support."
Adolescents in whom diabetes is diagnosed have high rates of depression and __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse mistakenly gives a client, who is NPO for surgery, a morning breakfast tray. After realizing the mistake, the nurse notifies the healthcare provider as well as the client; explains the consequences of this mistake,
which includes a delay in the client's surgery; and documents the situation in the client's medical record. Which is demonstrated by the actions of this nurse? A) Social justice B) Human dignity C) Reliability D) Accountability
The nurse case manager is concerned about a particular client being discharged from the hospital. Which factors should alert the nurse to possible problems with this client's adherence to treatment?
1. The prescribed therapy is costly and of unknown duration. 2. The therapy will require no lifestyle changes of the client. 3. The client has not had difficulty understanding the regimen. 4. The client's culture is supportive of Western medicine.