One Advantage of a Decentralized Management Structure for Nursing Units

question 9

Multiple Choice

One advantage of a decentralized management structure for nursing units over a centralized structure is that:

• A) Communication pathways are simplified
• B) Staff are not responsible for defining their roles
• C) Managers handle all of the difficult decision making
• D) Each staff member is accountable for evaluating the plan of care

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Definitions:

Prophylactic Eye Care

Preventive measures taken to protect the eyes from diseases, injuries, or other harmful conditions.

Patent Airway

An airway that is open and unobstructed, allowing for the free passage of air into and out of the lungs.

Identification

The process of recognizing or establishing the identity of a person or object, often through comparison and analysis.

Phytonadione

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