A Health Care Facility Has Adopted Automated Scheduling Across All

question 29

Multiple Choice

A health care facility has adopted automated scheduling across all client care areas. When presenting this decision to nursing staff, the nurse executive should include which information?

• A) "This system will allow nurses to spend more time with those clients who need us the most."
• B) "We expect that using this system will help us improve client outcomes."
• C) "There will be little financial gain to the institution, but we are committed to improving our scheduling."
• D) "Using this Baylor plan will help us improve client outcomes."
• E) "This system will allow nurses to choose shifts and clients."

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Definitions:

Liquidated Debt

A fixed and settled debt amount that is acknowledged by both the debtor and the creditor.

Preexisting Duty

A legal principle that states a promise to do something that one is already legally obligated to do is not sufficient consideration for a new contract.

Unilateral Contract

A promise made by one party in exchange for the performance of a task or action by another party.

Past Consideration

A benefit already provided or an action already performed, which cannot legally constitute consideration for a current contract.