A nurse responsible for staffing a medical-surgical unit must consider: (Select all that apply.)

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Correct:The primary considerations for staffing a specific nursing unit are the number of patients; the level of intensity of care required by those patients (commonly referred to as patient acuity); contextual issues,such as architecture,geography of the environment,and available technology; level of preparation and experience of the staff members providing the care; and the quality of the nurses' work life.
Incorrect:e.Tasks are assigned according to educational level and experience rather than individual nurse preferences.

A Nurse Responsible for Staffing a Medical-Surgical Unit Must Consider