A nurse responsible for staffing a medical-surgical unit must consider: (Select all that apply.)
a. the patient census.
b. physical layout of the unit.
c. complexity of care required.
d. educational level of all staff.
e. task preferences of the nurses.
ANS: A, B, C, D
Correct:
The primary considerations for staffing a specific nursing unit are the number of patients; the level of intensity of care required by those patients (commonly referred to as patient acuity); contextual issues, such as architecture, geography of the environment, and available technology; level of preparation and experience of the staff members providing the care; and the quality of the nurses' work life.
Incorrect:
e. Tasks are assigned according to educational level and experience rather than individual nurse preferences.
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