Mandatory overtime raises ethical issues about patient and nurse safety. How does voluntary overtime affect these issues?
1. It is also outlawed in states controlling mandatory overtime.
2. Nurses working overtime shifts are given smaller patient loads to protect safety.
3. There is no effect since the nurse has chosen to work overtime.
4. It requires nurse managers to be vigilant concerning safety.
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Rationale: Voluntary overtime is not outlawed.
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