Which level of management is responsible for shift-by-shift coordination and promotion of quality client care?
1. Charge nurse
2. First level
3. Middle level
4. Upper level
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Explanation: 1. The charge nurse is unique to the health care setting. A staff nurse is in charge shift by shift
and accountable to the first-level manager. The first-, middle-, and upper-level managers are
accountable for quality care 24 hours a day.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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