Miguel, the owner of a company, has a used tractor for sale. He offers in a signed writing to sell the tractor to Harry for $50,000. Harry agrees in a signed writing to pay $50 for a seven-day option to purchase the tractor, and Harry does immediately pay the $50 for the option. On day three of the option period, Miguel dies, and on day four of the option period Harry mails a written acceptance of the offer to Miguel’ estate executor, knowing of Miguel’ death. The executor received Harry’s acceptance on day six of the option period. Harry’s acceptance is valid because the option was irrevocable during the option period and it is in a signed writing.  

Home Builders, Inc. and Jason agree that Home Builders, Inc. will build a house for Jason for the fixed price of $575,000. Home Builders, Inc. begins working on the house and when the house is halfway complete, Home Builders, Inc. informs Jason that Jason must pay an additional $50,000 to Home Builders, Inc. to finish the house and if the extra $50,000 is not paid, Home Builders, Inc. will stop working on the house. Jason agrees to pay the additional $50,000. There are no changes made to the house plans or construction timetable. This agreement is enforceable because Jason agreed to make the $50,000 payment.

Maria contracted to purchase a historic Victorian home from Robert for $700,000, with closing in 60 days. As part of the same agreement, Robert also personally agreed to restore the home’s original stained-glass windows before closing, for an additional $15,000. After receiving a higher offer from another buyer, Robert breached the entire agreement, refusing both to sell the home and to restore the windows. Maria located several comparable Victorian homes for sale in the same historic district at similar prices. Maria sues, seeking to compel Robert to convey the home and complete the window restoration. A court would most likely:

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Jan orders a green ball gown from Cal’s Dress Shop and in response receives a red ball gown. Jan decides to keep the red ball gown in place of the green ball gown. Because Cal’s Dress Shop sent the wrong item, Jan need not pay for the red ball gown under the “perfect tender rule.”

James was the principal shareholder in the Pyramid Company, and as principal shareholder, he received most of its dividends. Pyramid Company was getting ready to enter into a written agreement with the Solid Steel Company for Solid Steel to sell Pyramid steel to use in one of Pyramid’s development projects. The owner of Solid Steel Company was nervous about selling Pyramid the steel because the owner was concerned that the development project would fail, and Solid Steel Company might not be able to recover payment from Pyramid. James, in an effort to obtain the steel for the Pyramid Company, phoned the owner of the Solid Steel Company and informed the owner that if the Pyramid Company did not pay for the steel when invoiced, he would. The development failed, Pyramid Company went bankrupt, and Solid Steel Company has sued James for payment. Does Solid Steel Company have a cause of action against James?

A patient admitted with acute diverticulitis was stable on admission. During reassessment, the nurse notes a rigid, board-like abdomen, absent bowel sounds, a heart rate of 122/min, blood pressure of 92/58 mm Hg (previously 130/80 mm Hg), and a temperature of 102.6°F (39.2°C). Which nursing action is the priority?

The nurse reviews the following laboratory results for a patient with advanced cirrhosis: INR 2.4 (0.8 to 1.1), platelets 58,000/mm³ (150,000 to 400,000/mm³), albumin 2.5 g/dL (3.5 to 5.0 g/dL), and total bilirubin 3.8 mg/dL (0.3 to 1.2 mg/dL). Which finding is the nurse’s greatest concern?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit reassesses a patient who was alert and oriented 1 hour ago. The patient is now confused, difficult to arouse, has a respiratory rate of 8/min, an oxygen saturation of 85% on room air, and a heart rate of 48/min. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?

A patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is alert and has a blood pressure of 110/66 mm Hg. The healthcare provider orders synchronized cardioversion after vagal maneuvers and adenosine are unsuccessful. Which nursing intervention is essential before delivering the shock?