The Number of Adverse Events Such as Falls and Pressure

question 23

Multiple Choice

The number of adverse events such as falls and pressure ulcers on the unit is increasing.An ideal staffing plan to address this issue would include which of the following? Increasing the:

• A) total number of staff on the unit.
• B) staff and RN hours per patient.
• C) total number of staff and implementing 12-hour shifts.
• D) number of RNs and number of RNs with experience on the unit.

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