The ICU staff has been dealing with several distractions over the last week. There was a scheduling error caused by a change in the staffing matrix and miscommunication between management and administration. The staff is also caring for a client whose family has been verbally abusive and threatening. The manager notes an increase in absenteeism with the staff over the past 2 days. To which of these distractions is the absenteeism most likely related?

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The absenteeism is most likely related to the hostile environment created by the verbally abusive and threatening family of the client. This can lead to a decline in staff morale and motivation, resulting in increased absenteeism. The other distractions may also contribute to the overall stress and workload of the staff, but the hostile environment is likely the main factor affecting absenteeism.

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