When Assessing the Staffing Needs, the Nurse Manager Must Consider

question 9

Multiple Choice

When assessing the staffing needs, the nurse manager must consider which of the following in addition to the patient care hours?

• A)Anticipated retirements
• B)Cash budget
• C)Staff mix required
• D)Scheduled breaks

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Definitions:

Cope Effectively

The ability to manage stressful situations or challenges in a way that minimizes negative outcomes and maximizes positive, healthy results.

Type A Personality

Type A personality describes individuals who are highly competitive, self-driven, goal-oriented, and can exhibit aggressive behavior under stress.

Stress Experienced

The physical or emotional response that individuals undergo when they perceive a discrepancy between the demands placed on them and their ability to meet those demands.

Anger

Anger is an emotional state characterized by feelings of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility towards someone or something.