As a Cost-Saving Initiative, the Hospital Administration Has Asked the Night

question 2

Multiple Choice

As a cost-saving initiative, the hospital administration has asked the night staff nurses to refill drug supplies at night while the pharmacist is not present. The nurses file a grievance, and nurse managers become involved. How would this grievance be classified?

• A) Violation of agency rules
• B) Contract violation
• C) Failure of management to meet its responsibilities
• D) Violation of federal and state laws

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