An RN Is Relocating and Is Seeking Employment at a Hospital

question 9

Multiple Choice

An RN is relocating and is seeking employment at a hospital that focuses on patient safety. Which staffing issues have a negative impact on patient safety? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Eight-hour shifts
• B) Twelve-hour shifts
• C) Mandatory overtime
• D) Student nurses on the unit
• E) Unplanned overtime

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