A healthcare organization is experiencing a drop in revenue that is impacting patient care. In which way can nursing research impact this issue?
A) Provide analytical data
B) Change staffing patterns
C) Begin a job-sharing program
D) Withhold using time-off benefits
A) Provide analytical data
Explanation: A) Nursing research can influence the impact of cost containment by providing solid analytical data that supports patient care issues.
B) There is no evidence to support that changing staffing patterns will impact hospital revenue.
C) There is no evidence to support that a job-sharing program will impact hospital revenue.
D) There is no evidence to support that withholding the use of time-off benefits will impact hospital revenue.
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