A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each.What would BEST support the capital request?
A) Number of patient care hours anticipated for the year
B) Cost comparisons; how much and how often infusion pumps are used; condition of existing pumps
C) Outline of cost for each pump
D) Estimation of total cost; no further details

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Complete well-documented justifications are needed because the competition for limited resources is stiff.Justifications should be developed using the principle of any business case and should include,at minimum,projected amount of use; services duplicated or replaced; safety considerations; need for space,personnel,or building renovation; effect on operational revenues and expenses; and contribution to the strategic plan.

A Nurse Manager Is Planning to Request Three New Infusion