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topic: The Impact of Nurse-Patient Ratios on Patient Safety and Nurse Job Satisfaction in Acute Care SettingsProblem Statement: More nurse-patient ratios continue to be a problem in acute care facilities. This issue affects both patient safety and nurses’ job satisfaction. Studies indicate that when there are not enough nurses on duty, more medical errors increase patient mortality and decrease patient satisfaction (Schwenker, 2022; Wang et al., 2020). However, these factors also contribute to nurse burnout, job dissatisfaction, and high turnover rates. While it is vital to have enough nurses for the number of patients, there needs to be more evidence showing exactly how many nurses are needed so that patients are safe and nurses are well. This research aims to examine how nurse-to-patient ratios in acute care settings are related to patient safety outcomes and nurses’ job satisfaction.This week, you will be submitting a research topic and problem statement for use in your research proposal to your instructor for approval. Share your proposed research topic and problem statement with your classmates. Explain why you chose this topic and why it is meaningful in the field of nursing.