Management of CareQuestion 1828 of 2368
A charge nurse uses acuity-based staffing. Which result should the nurse expect?
- The number of clients assigned may change from shift to shift as needs change
- Each nurse always receives the same number of clients on every single shift
- Assignments depend only on the number of nurses who are on duty that shift
- Complex clients receive less direct nursing time than clients who are stable
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Correct answer: The number of clients assigned may change from shift to shift as needs change
Acuity-based staffing considers illness severity, so client numbers vary by shift. It gives nurses adequate time for complex clients.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Health Care Economics: Acuity-Based Staffing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026