A hospital increased its RN-to-client ratio 1 year ago. What effects is the hospital likely to see as a result of that choice? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The cost of providing care has decreased.
2. There has been a decrease in client deaths.
3. The average length-of-stay for clients has increased.
4. The overall quality of care has increased.
5. The nosocomial infection rate has dropped.
2,4,5
Rationale 1: Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally increases costs.
Rationale 2: Increasing RN-to-client ratio has been shown to decrease client mortality.
Rationale 3: Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally decreases length of stay.
Rationale 4: Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally increases quality of care.
Rationale 5: Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally results in few infections.
Global Rationale:
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