When providing care to patients, nurses make patient care decisions based on which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Resource availability
b. Nurse practice act
c. Shared governance
d. Managerial leadership style
e. Tradition
f. Clinical circumstances
B, E, F
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Correct This is a component relied on in making patient care decisions in nursing.
This is a component relied on in making patient care decisions in nursing.
This is a component relied on in making patient care decisions in nursing.
Incorrect Not part of the nurse's decision-making process.
Not part of the nurse's decision-making process.
Not part of the nurse's decision-making process.
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