A Second-Year Nursing Student Is in a Clinical Rotation on a Medical-Surgical

question 3

Multiple Choice

A second-year nursing student is in a clinical rotation on a medical-surgical unit. Which is the most appropriate strategy for the student to use to assist with organizing and prioritizing patient care for the day?

• A)Ask the nurse what tasks need to be completed for the day.
• B)Make a time-sequenced "to-do" list for care activities for the day.
• C)Ask the instructor what needs to be completed for the day.
• D)Ask the patient what needs to be completed for the day.

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