A significant research study was conducted on surgical clients in Pennsylvania hospitals. Findings concluded that:
1. Years of nursing experience increased client survival.
2. Hospital size did not affect client survival.
3. Nurses with BSN or higher degrees were associated with lower mortality.
4. Nurse-to-client ratios did not have a bearing on significant reduction in client mortality
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Years of nursing experience did not correlate with client survival, but nurse staffing and certified surgeons were also statistically significant in reducing mortality.
Rationale 2: Hospital data included the size, but this was not an outcome of the findings.
Rationale 3: This research study has generated much debate over the relationship of higher educational level of nursing staff and client mortality rate. For every 10% increase in proportion of higher-degree nurses, there was a 5% reduction in mortality. findings.
Rationale 4: Nurse staffing and certified surgeons were also statistically significant in reducing mortality.
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