A Nurse Manager Is Mentoring a Novice Nurse Manager in Determining

A nurse manager is mentoring a novice nurse manager in determining staffing needs. The mentor explains, "We must determine the acuity level of the patient by:

A) assessing patient satisfaction with nursing care."
B) quantifying the amount and intensity of care required."
C) examining the skill mix and educational preparation of the staff."
D) determining the number of hospital days required by the patients."