The nurse has an adequate understanding of productive time when stating:
a. "Productive time is the amount of time the nurse is available to give care to patients.".
b. "Productive time is the amount of time the nurse is attending a continuing education activity.".
c. "Productive time is counted when the nurse is not directly giving bedside care, such as going to lunch and taking a break.".
d. "Productive time is counted when the physician is at the patient's bedside.".
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The nurse has an adequate understanding of productive time when stating that "productive time is the amount of time the nurse is available to give care to patients.". One work day (8 hours) is usually considered to be 7.5 productive hours. Nonproductive time reflects the amount of time that is not available for direct care, such as vacations, days off, holidays, continuing education, committee work, breaks, and lunch.
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