A Change in Nursing Care Delivery System Is Being Considered

question 15

Multiple Choice

A change in nursing care delivery system is being considered by hospital administrators. Which information should the nurse executive add to this discussion?

• A) "There has been little change in nursing care delivery over the last few years."
• B) "We must look to the nursing process for guidance in nursing care."
• C) "Too much time is spent deciding on a system of care."
• D) "Any system is okay, as long as the nurses follow it."

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Definitions:

Common-Information Bias

The inclination to overemphasize information held by the majority of group members while failing to consider other perspectives held by the minority.

Exploratory Innovation

Innovation focused on investigating and experimenting with new ideas or technologies without a predetermined application.

Radical Thinking

A form of thought that challenges traditional ideas and seeks profound systemic changes, often leading to innovative solutions.

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, often made through established processes or policies.