A nurse manager has one nurse available to cover an unexpected vacancy and must decide which unit should receive support. Which information is most important for this decision?
Correct answer: B. The acuity and immediate safety needs of each unit
- A. The number of staff who request the nurse
- B. The acuity and immediate safety needs of each unit
- C. The unit with the newest furniture
- D. The order in which staff submitted leave forms
Explanation
Staff deployment should be based first on patient acuity and immediate safety needs. This follows the priority of protecting patients at greatest risk rather than using convenience or nonclinical factors.
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