A strategy that can be used by staff to positively affect the budget is:
a. increase patient charge items c. maintain productivity
b. maintain patient length of stay d. evaluate staff downtime
D
Some strategies that staff can use to positively affect the budget are to evaluate staff downtime, enter charges in a timely manner, reduce the patient length of stay, enhance productivity, analyze the cause of delays, and explore new products.
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A) An RN fails to communicate to the health-care provider a change in condition. B) An RN incorrectly administers an IV drug dose. C) A health-care provider fails to order an indicated serum lab exam. D) A nursing assistant uses an automatic sphygmomanometer that fails to deflate.
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1. "Schizophrenia is a genetic disorder so you are right to be very concerned." 2. "Your family history does increase the risk factors but there are other variables to be considered." 3. "Schizophrenia should not be a significant concern for you." 4. "You should consider being tested before becoming pregnant."