The unit manager discusses absenteeism with the unit clerk. She indicates that it is a serious problem on the unit. Which of the following points would they have likely discussed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Employee morale is at a high level.
b. Care will suffer and standards will be lo-wered.
c. Existing staff have experienced little ef-fect from the absenteeism.
d. Replacement staff usually needs little su-pervision.
e. Unit costs have increased because of staff replacements and overtime.
B, E
Absenteeism puts a strain on staff, produces morale problems, can jeopardize patient safety, and increases unit costs.
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