Which of the following is an incorrect statement about nursing outcomes related to staffing?
a. Nursing shortages have led to burnout.
b. Nursing shortages have led to fatigue and exhaustion.
c. Nursing shortages do not affect absenteeism.
d. Nursing shortages cause moral and psychological distress.
c
a. Incorrect: This is an accurate statement about nursing outcomes related to staffing.
b. Incorrect: This is an accurate statement about nursing outcomes related to staffing.
c. Correct: Nursing shortages result in pressure on regular staff to work overtime, leading to burnout and absenteeism.
d. Incorrect: This is an accurate statement about nursing outcomes related to staffing.
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