Nurses on the unit are discussing their current staffing pattern on the day shift, how it relates to legislation in California, and relevant research about this subject
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates that further education regarding this subject is required?
1. "These research studies can positively impact our ability to provide safe and effective client care."
2. "Plenty of meaningful research studies have already been done on this subject, and they all validate the need for very specific nurse-to-client ratios."
3. "Research studies are currently being conducted to determine how staffing patterns affect specific client outcome data."
4. "It will be interesting to examine the results of the studies to see how well specific nursing interventions affect client outcomes."
Answer: 2
Rationale: The premise for the current California-based legislation is not based on an adequate amount of meaningful research. The concept of minimum nurse-to-client ratios is good, but not enough research has been performed to provide a strong conclusion about specific ratios. Research is currently being conducted to identify specific data that can be analyzed to better identify appropriate nurse-to-client ratios. The research is also being used to identify how specific nursing interventions affect client outcomes. The research will ultimately positively impact the nurses' ability to provide safe and effective client care.
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