In Heindrich, Chow, Skiercynski, and Lu (2008) study of how nurses use their time, what percentage of time was spent giving direct care?
a. 14% c. 21%
b. 18% d. 54%
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In the study conducted by Heindrich, Chow, Skierczyski, and Lu (2008) it was found that 14% of nurse's time was spent in care coordination and direct patient care. Nonproductive personal time accounted for 6%, non-nursing practices accounted for 13%, and documentation accounted for 25%.
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