Which of the following examples is the current measure of nursing excellence in practice?
1.
Statistics demonstrating positive patient outcomes
2.
Staffing ratio of one nurse to five patients
3.
Hospital cleanliness
4.
Nurses wearing white uniforms and caps
ANS: 1
Cost effectiveness and patient outcomes are the current measures of nursing excellence.
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