The medical-surgical unit is at capacity and the clients have a high acuity, which require much care, such as turning, bathing, toileting, and eating. Which of the following would be a cost-effective choice to supplement the staffing need?
1. Additional registered nurses
2. Additional secretarial staff
3. Additional licensed practical/vocational nurses
4. Additional unlicensed assistive personnel
4
Explanation: 1. Additional RN, LPN/LVN nurses would not be as cost effective as unlicensed assistive
personnel. Additional secretarial staff would not be helpful to meet the above stated client
needs.
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