The Stage in a Decision Making Process Where Decision Makers

question 19

Multiple Choice

The stage in a decision making process where decision makers lay out various alternatives is called

• A) decision analysis.
• B) intelligence gathering.
• C) alternatives formulation.
• D) the choice step.
• E) the review step.

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Definitions:

Preoperative Phase

The period before an operation; begins when the decision for surgery has been made and ends when the client is transferred to the operating room bed.

Admission History

Detailed record of a patient's past and present health information, collected upon their admission to a healthcare facility.

Penrose Drain

A type of surgical drain made from soft rubber that is used to remove fluids from a wound.

Sterile Glove

Medical-grade gloves that have been sterilized to ensure they are free from microorganisms, used in surgical procedures and settings requiring strict asepsis.