As a member of the budgeting committee, the nurse manager reviews the salaries for file clerks in the accounting department. These salaries should be included in which budget item?

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1. Fixed costs are costs that will remain the same for the budget period regardless of the activity level of the organization.
2. Variable costs depend on and change in direct proportion to client volume and acuity.
3. Indirect costs are expenditures that are necessary but do not affect client care directly.
4. Direct costs are expenses that directly affect client care such as nursing personnel who provide hands-on client care.

As a Member of the Budgeting Committee, the Nurse Manager