During budget planning, the nurse manager is asked to reduce costs without compromising care quality. Which strategy is most effective?

Clinical Practice Question: During budget planning, the nurse manager is asked to reduce costs without compromising care quality. Which strategy is most effective?

• A) Optimize staffing and supply utilization and implement evidence-based interventions
• B) Cut staff and supplies indiscriminately
• C) Delay all purchases
• D) Reduce patient care interventions