Which Situation Requires an Adaptive Decision

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which situation requires an adaptive decision?

• A) The nurse manager discovers that two clients require the use of a new piece of equipment and that the one the hospital has is the only one in the state.
• B) The nurse has made a medication error on an experimental medication.
• C) The nursing student makes an error when changing a client dressing.
• D) The nurse manager scheduled too many nurses for the client census on the night shift, and all of the nurses scheduled have already been asked to take a low-census unpaid day off this month.

Understand the clinical and experimental significance of split-brain operations.

Explain the role of environmental factors and physical activity on brain development and function.

Understand the basis and impact of federal acts on air and water pollution control.

Recognize the purpose and requirements of Environmental Impact Statements.

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