Which of the Following Is the Best Argument for Lower

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best argument for lower nurse-to-patient ratio?

• A)The more patients a nurse has, the better the nurse will be at catching early warning signs.
• B)Greater patient-to-nurse ratios decrease patient mortality.
• C)Adequate nurse levels do not impact the prevalence of urinary tract infections.
• D)Community nursing ratios do not impact Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rates.

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