What occurs when RN hours decrease in a unit's calculation of nursing care hours per patient day (NCH)/(PPD)?
A) Adverse patient outcomes generally increase
B) Decreased errors
C) Decreased patient falls
D) Decreased patient satisfaction
Answer: D) Decreased patient satisfaction
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A. More perspectives B. Better problem-solving capacity C. Higher IQs D. New ideas
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