The nurse manager knows that the most serious effect that absenteeism

QUESTION

The nurse manager knows that the most serious effect that absenteeism has on the nursing unit is that:

a. Using replacement personnel with new ideas may be beneficial.
b. Salary costs are lower because personnel are fewer, and outcome is favorable.
c. Absence on the part of the rest of the staff is decreased.
d. Unacceptable patient care may result.

ANSWER:

ANS: D
Reduced staffing adversely affects patient care. Employee morale suffers, care standards may be lowered, and additional stress is placed on working staff.