Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The nurse manager understands that the primary consequence of absenteeism on the nursing unit is:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Unacceptable patient care may result. Absenteeism directly impacts patient care quality as fewer staff may lead to increased workload, compromising patient safety. Choice B is incorrect as absenteeism does not necessarily encourage others to follow. Choice C is incorrect as reduced personnel can strain the remaining staff, affecting patient care. Choice D is incorrect as introducing substitute staff can bring new insights, benefiting the unit.