Which Statements Would the Nurse Manager Interpret as Indicating a Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statements would the nurse manager interpret as indicating a nurse understands the critical thinking skills necessary for disaster management? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "It is just like critical thinking in the emergency department or critical care unit, only done faster."
• B) "The nurse's prioritization will be different in a disaster."
• C) "Clinical judgment skills will be an essential part of nursing's contribution to disaster management."
• D) "Decision making will basically be done by following established protocols."
• E) "The nurse's abilities will make the difference in successful management of a disaster."

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