There are two medically indigent clients in the clinic who have come to get their monthly supply of free insulin. There is only enough for one client. Which action does the nurse take first?

a. Identify all options.
b. Make a decision.
c. Gather additional information.
d. Act and assess decisions made.


ANS: C

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