The nursing manager of a general medical-surgical unit in a large hospital has gathered data reflecting the average length of time that it takes to provide nursing care to broad categories of client groups with typical characteristics. The nursing manager will most likely use the patient classification data he collected to:
A) avoid management layoffs.
B) change professional nursing roles.
C) obtain staffing reimbursement.
D) staff his nursing unit appropriately.

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The nurse manager who is accountable for a patient care unit or area executes staffing management strategies to yield an optimal health experience and clinical outcomes for patients and their families; a healthy, satisfying work environment; and cost-effective staffing model for the organization.

The Nursing Manager of a General Medical-Surgical Unit in a Large