An Outpatient Surgery Manager Is Evaluating New Infusion Pumps for Purchase

question 1

Multiple Choice

An outpatient surgery manager is evaluating new infusion pumps for purchase to use in the operating room.The manager should:

• A) select the least expensive brand.
• B) use a decision-making tool to evaluate brands.
• C) ask the nursing staff which brand they prefer.
• D) select the vendor the institution usually buys from.

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