When reviewing information about mandatory staffing, which factor best reflects the current status?
A) Many of the states in the United States have moved toward imposing mandatory licensed staffing requirements.
B) Texas has enacted legislation requiring mandatory staffing ratios affecting health care facilities.
C) The average number of patients assigned to RNs has actually decreased, but are much sicker.
D) Consumers have urged implementation of mandatory staffing ratios because nurses feel current staffing levels are adequate.
A
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