The Nurse Manager of a Postsurgical Unit Is Preparing the Next

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager of a postsurgical unit is preparing the next month's schedule. The manager has reviewed the surgery schedule for the corresponding month and notes there are several high-acuity surgeries. Which staffing adjustment would the manager make to best provide the care needed by these postoperative clients?

A) Increase the number of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) .
B) Increase the number of licensed practical nurses (LPN) .
C) Increase the number of nonnursing support personnel.
D) Increase the number of RNs.