A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each. This item would typically be included in which budget?

The correct answer is B: Capital budget. Infusion pumps are considered capital expenditures as they are long-term investments in assets that provide future benefits. Capital budget includes expenses for acquiring or improving long-term assets like equipment. The other choices are incorrect because: A) Strategic budget focuses on long-term goals and plans, not specific items like infusion pumps. C) Unit of service budget is for costs related to providing specific services, not for capital investments. D) Operating budget covers day-to-day expenses, not long-term investments like infusion pumps.