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mmm · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nursing supervisor would like to delegate an information-gathering task. All the people listed have the ability to perform the task. In general, whom should the supervisor ask to do this work?

1. A nurse manager
2. A staff nurse
3. A licensed practical nurse
4. An unlicensed nursing assistant

Question 2

A new board member is orientating to the cost analysis of the hospitals budget. The CFO (chief financial officer) explains which of the following contains the highest cost for the organization:

1. Nursing budget.
2. Dietary budget
3. Environmental services budget.
4. Laboratory budget.

tdewitt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The rule of thumb is to ask the lowest person in the hierarchy who has the requisite capabilities.
Rationale 2: The rule of thumb is to ask the lowest person in the hierarchy who has the requisite capabilities.
Rationale 3: The rule of thumb is to ask the lowest person in the hierarchy who has the requisite capabilities.
Rationale 4: The rule of thumb is to ask the lowest person in the hierarchy who has the requisite capabilities.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. All of these budgets can cause high costs for a hospital but the nursing budget can account for
half of an organizations budget.