The medical-surgical unit is at capacity and the clients have a high acuity, requiring care such as turning, bathing, toileting, and feeding. Which level of supplementary staff would be cost-effective?
A) Additional RNs
B) Additional unit clerks
C) Additional licensed practical nurses
D) Additional unlicensed assistive personnel

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1. Additional RN staff would not be cost-effective for these tasks.
2. Additional unit clerks are not likely to alleviate this staffing issue.
3. Additional LPN staff would be less expensive than additional RN staff but are not the least expensive choice.
4. Additional unlicensed assistive personnel could provide the care needed if supervised.

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