A hospital increased its RN-to-client ratio one year ago. What effects is the hospital likely to see as a result of that choice? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally increases costs.
2. Increasing RN-to-client ratio has been shown to decrease client mortality.
3. Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally decreases length of stay.
4. Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally increases quality of care.
5. Increasing RN-to-client ratio generally results in few infections.

A Hospital Increased Its RN-To-Client Ratio One Year Ago