The CNO (chief nurse officer) is evaluating the turnover rate amongst the nursing personnel. The hospital has a high turnover rate of registered nurses compared to a competing hospital. Which of the following should the CNO analyze?
1. Regulatory changes
2. Wages
3. Organizational changes
4. Use of resources
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Explanation: 1. Regulatory changes would affect nurse-to-client ratios. Organizational changes and use of
resources are too-general terms and do not provide enough information. Wages directly affect
turnover rates.
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