Which of the following is an example of a "wild card" that would greatly affect staffing in an acute-care institution?
A)Three ill staff members assigned to the same shift who call in sick
B)A patient who is diagnosed with Ebola virus
C)Absence of the nurse manager and assigned charge nurse on the same shift
D)A community disaster that sends 78 patients to the hospital for burns and other trauma injuries

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A community disaster that results in numerous patient admissions would greatly affect staffing in an acute-care institution. It would require the institution to mobilize additional staff, possibly from other departments or agencies, to manage the increased patient load. The other options, while they may cause some disruption, would not have as significant an impact on staffing.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a "Wild