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Data collected in a healthcare setting shows too many nurses attending to a single patient. What does this indicate about the nursing team's performance?

The nursing team cannot provide patient-centered care The nursing team cannot address all the problems of the patient while providing care The nursing team cannot ensure safe care The nursing team is not providing efficient care

Correct Answer:

The nursing team is not providing efficient care

Explanation:

When care is delivered efficiently, you have the right number of staff with the appropriate skills working with each patient, avoiding unnecessary overlap. If data show too many nurses attending to one patient, it signals inefficiency in how the team is using resources. Tasks may be duplicated, waiting or handoffs may occur more than necessary, and time could be wasted that could have been spent benefiting other patients. This pattern points to a staffing or assignment issue rather than a direct statement about safety or patient-centered care. In short, the situation reflects poor efficiency in care delivery.

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