The Unit Manager Discusses Absenteeism with the Unit Clerk

question 14

Multiple Choice

The unit manager discusses absenteeism with the unit clerk.She indicates that it is a serious problem on the unit.Which of the following points would they have probably discussed?

• A) Employee morale is at a high level.
• B) Care will suffer and standards will be lowered.
• C) Existing staff have experienced little effect from the absenteeism.
• D) Replacement staff usually needs little supervision.

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