Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse manager knows that the most serious effect that absenteeism has on the nursing unit is that:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: unacceptable patient care may result. Absenteeism directly impacts patient care as it can lead to understaffing, increased workload on remaining staff, and decreased quality of care. This can result in compromised patient safety and satisfaction. Other choices are incorrect because A is a generalization without evidence, C is not directly related to patient care impact, and D focuses on financial aspects rather than patient outcomes.