A Novice Nurse,who Has Read Several Articles About the Need

question 10

Multiple Choice

A novice nurse,who has read several articles about the need to contain healthcare costs,asks how a quality improvement program can contain cost of care.Which responses by the more seasoned nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A) "Promoting safety increases the cost of care."
• B) "Medication errors decrease the cost of care."
• C) "High nurse-to-client ratios result in decreased length of stay."
• D) "Increased nursing staff has been linked to decreased infection rates."
• E) "Use of computers increases the number of lawsuits."

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Definitions:

Tenure

A period of time or term during which an office or position is held, or it can refer to a guaranteed permanent employment, especially for teachers and professors.

Self-Actualization

Self-actualization is the realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Participative Management

A management style where employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute ideas towards identifying and solving problems, making decisions, and setting goals.

Empowerment

The process of giving people more control over their lives or the situation they are in, often by delegating power or resources.