A Group of Nurses Are Concerned About the Chronic Understaffing

question 15

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are concerned about the chronic understaffing and mandatory overtime requirements of their state's hospitals. How could this group best help solve this issue?

• A) Advise nurses to go home after their assigned shift instead of working overtime.
• B) Talk to state legislatures about establishing staffing ratios.
• C) Lobby for legislation supporting safe staffing measures.
• D) Develop policies whereby nurse managers are the only ones required to work overtime.

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