Which of the following choices allows for greater staff flexibility?
1. Maximizing the availability of nursing staff
2. Communicating among staff
3. A high RN-skill mix
4. Overlapping between shifts
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Explanation: 1. A high RN-skill mix allows for more flexibility to meet patient needs. Communication among
staff is important but will not increase flexibility. Maximizing the availability of nursing allows
for more nurses but doesn?t take into account the staffing mix.
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