A number of factors that should be considered when making assignments are listed below. Which are correct?
a. staff environmental needs and control of environment
b. priority of patient needs
c. attitude and dependability of staff
d. insurance liability coverage for staff during patient care activities
e. unit routines
f. geography of the nursing unit
B, C, E, F
When nurses make assignments per shift, a number of important factors should be considered. Some of these are: 1) priority of patient needs; 2) attitude and dependability of staff; 3) unit routines; 4) geography of the nursing unit; 5) insurance education program (not insurance liability coverage for staff during patient care activities); and 6) environmental concerns (not necessarily staff environmental needs and control of environment).
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