A Nurse Manager Uses Many Sources of Data When Planning

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager uses many sources of data when planning the unit's workload for the year.Which of the following data must be considered in the planning?

• A) Hours of operation of the unit.
• B) Trends in the numbers of acutely ill patients on the unit.
• C) Maximum work stretch for each employee.
• D) Weekend requirements.

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