Which statement, made by a newly promoted nurse manager, indicates good understanding of full-time equivalents (FTE) as a component of the unit budget? Select all that apply.

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1. An FTE is a full-time position that is equated to 40 hours of work per week, 80 hours per pay period, or 2,080 hours per year.
2. FTE and worked FTE are two different measures.
3. FTE is used as a component of productivity of a unit, but is not used to measure a specific nurse's productivity.
4. Effectiveness is not measured by FTEs.
5. An FTE is not a person but a unit of time or time actually worked.

Which Statement, Made by a Newly Promoted Nurse Manager, Indicates