The nurse manager is planning to increase the nurse-patient ratio on a care area. How will this change in staffing improve the quality of patient care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Increasing the nurse-patient ratio on a care area can lead to improved quality of patient care by reducing the need for restraints, decreasing the occurrence of pressure sores, lowering patient mortality rates, and reducing the use of long-term catheters. However, it is unlikely to result in lower amounts of documentation as the increased workload may require more documentation to ensure accurate and thorough record-keeping.

The Nurse Manager Is Planning to Increase the Nurse-Patient Ratio