The nurse manager is explaining her staffing budget to the hospital administration. The manager has developed a flexible staffing grid. The administration questions the nurse as to why this grid was developed
Which of the following is appropriate? 1. Staff would prefer to make out their own schedules.
2. Nursing shortages and salary constraints have affected staffing patterns.
3. Higher client acuity has contributed to increased staffing.
4. Block staffing allows for peaked workload hours.
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Explanation: 1. Staff preferring to make their own schedules and block staffing do not affect the staffing
budget. Higher client acuity does affect staffing patterns but does not apply to budgeting
process. Nursing shortages and salary constraints do apply to the budgetary process.
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