Which Statement Best Reflects That the Nurse Manager Has Taken

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects that the nurse manager has taken the first action in the decision-making process?

• A) "We could hire four additional nursing assistants."
• B) "We need to decrease patient falls."
• C) "Patient falls have decreased by 20%."
• D) "Here is the revised staffing schedule."

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