The nurse is one of five nurses selected to brainstorm solutions to a problem on the unit. The group sits quietly to relax for two minutes, then sets a time. What will the group do next?
1.
Have someone write down all ideas produced by the group.
2.
Review all of the ideas generated by the group.
3.
Eliminate ideas that are not usable.
4.
Begin to prioritize workable solutions.
ANS: 1
The first thing the group will do is generate ideas. One member of the group will write everything down, no matter how crazy or farfetched.
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