The nurse manager identified that the census was higher than anticipated and the client acuity level was also high; however, there were few nursing hours paid. This variance is an example of:
1. Efficiency.
2. Nonsalary expenditure.
3. Rate.
4. Volume.
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Explanation: 1. Efficiency variance is a reflection of the difference between budgeted and actual nursing -care
hours provided. Nonsalary expenditure variance is a deviation from the budget as a result of
changes in client volume, supply quantities, or prices paid. Rate variance is the difference
between budgeted and actual hourly rates paid. Volume variances are the differences in the
budget as a result of increases or decreases in patient volume.
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