Strategic goals are developed as a result of which information source?
a. Environmental scan
b. Electronic medical record
c. Changes in nursing practice
d. Changes in staff ratios
ANS: A
The environmental scan is a major source for developing strategic goals and includes the compe-tition, economic trends, etc. The other goals do not impact strategic goal development.
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