Which external and internal forces must a manager adjust for when implementing the PCSs associated with unit staffing?
A) Presence of nursing students on the unit
B) The hiring of two graduates as staff
C) The increase of scheduled medical students
D) Language barriers presented by nursing staff
E) All of the above
Answer: E) All of the above
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