The nurse manager is preparing the budget. Which of the following would be considered direct costs? Select all that apply
a. Syringes and needles d. Medications
b. Dressing trays e. Housekeeping service
c. Phone bills f. Catheters
A, B, D, F
Direct expenses are those expenses directly associated with the patient such as medical and surgical
supplies and drugs. The manager would need to include syringes and needles, dressing trays,
medications, and catheters in the direct expense category. Indirect expenses are expenses for items
such as utilities, housekeeping, and maintenance.
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