Royal College of Nursing general secretary hails 'momentous' day for nurses

Nurses in the UK have voted for strike action for the first time in 106 years, expressing dissatisfaction with their pay and working conditions. They demand a 5% pay increase above inflation and urge politicians to address these issues to prevent further strikes. Nurses face financial hardships, working a day for free each week, and are burdened by numerous vacancies. The call is for realistic investments in nursing and healthcare to improve patient care.

What specific pay increase are nurses asking for in relation to inflation?

What is the relationship between investment in nursing and patient care as mentioned in the text?