To determine staffing needs, the nurse manager needs to
a. determine supplies needed.
b. determine shift differential.
c. determine the daily census.
d. determine overtime needed.
ANS: C
To know the number of staff needed, it is necessary to know the daily census. The other options are not required to determine staffing needs.
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