The nurse manager has an adequate understanding of the common issues in nursing when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "There are no common issues in nursing.".
b. "Mandated staffing is a common issue.".
c. "Unsafe patient assignments are a com-mon issue.".
d. "Lack of overtime is a common issue.".
e. "Negotiations are a common issue.".
B, C, E
Mandated staffing, unsafe patient assignments, and negotiations are common issues faced by nurses today. Lack of overtime is not considered to be a common issue in nursing.
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