A Nurse Is Working on Patient Acuity Data for an Inpatient

A nurse is working on patient acuity data for an inpatient unit. The nurse understands that these data are important because they:

A) help predict the ability of the facility to care for its current population.
B) help forecast future financial reimbursements and revenue.
C) review compliance with national regulations and guidelines.
D) contribute to a base of knowledge used for research application.