What is the advantage to the institution in using external agency nurses?
a. Competency
b. Availability
c. Cost
d. Staff relationships
ANS: B
Availability is the greatest advantage to the institution for using agency nurses. Competency may or may not be a factor, and until the nurse is working on the unit, one can never know for sure. The other options are not an advantage to the institution.
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a. IUD. b. diaphragm. c. male condom. d. oral contraceptive.
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