A unit manager is preparing the time schedule for the summer holiday season. Approximately one half of the staff has requested 1 to 2 weeks' vacation. Granting all the requested time will lead to severe staffing shortages. What is the nurse manager's primary consideration in developing this schedule?
A)Nurses' satisfaction and work performance
B)Establishing good communication with staff members to reduce resentment
C)Granting requests by seniority and performance evaluations
D)Client safety needs

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The nurse manager's primary consideration when developing the time schedule for the summer holiday season should be client safety needs. Granting all the requested time off could lead to severe staffing shortages, which could compromise the quality of care provided to clients. Therefore, the nurse manager should prioritize the availability of staff members who are critical to maintaining client safety when deciding which vacation requests to grant.

A Unit Manager Is Preparing the Time Schedule for the Summer