What Is the Primary Belief Behind the Evolution of the Clinical

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the primary belief behind the evolution of the clinical microsystem as a nursing care delivery system?

• A) Those who deliver the nursing care make the most educated decisions for a particular unit.
• B) Clinical decisions are best made by the clients who are served by a particular unit.
• C) Clinical decisions are best made by nursing leaders for all units within that particular hospital.
• D) Nurses working in a particular service area are best suited to make decisions for the clients in that area.

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