In evaluating mortality rates,the head nurse on the cardiac unit is surprised to find that they are higher on the weekend than on weekdays.In exploring the reasons for this apparent anomaly,the head nurse focuses on:
A) Availability of diagnostic personnel.
B) Availability of physicians.
C) Communication with on-call providers.
D) Numbers of acutely ill patients.

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Communication with on-call providers is crucial during weekends when the hospital is typically understaffed. Delays or miscommunications can lead to higher mortality rates.

In Evaluating Mortality Rates,the Head Nurse on the Cardiac Unit