The nurse manager is implementing risk management for a client-care issue. In what order will the manager implement risk management?
1. Analyzing, classifying, and prioritizing risks
2. Evaluating and modifying risk reduction programs
3. Anticipating and seeking sources of risk
4. Developing a plan to avoid and manage risk
5. Gathering data that indicate success at avoiding or minimizing risk
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
Rationale 1: Analyzing, classifying, and prioritizing risks is the second step of the risk management process.
Rationale 2: Evaluating and modifying risk reduction programs is the fifth step of the risk management process.
Rationale 3: Anticipating and seeking sources of risk is the first step of the risk management process.
Rationale 4: Developing a plan to avoid and manage risk is the third step in the risk management process.
Rationale 5: Gathering data that indicate success at avoiding or minimizing risk is the fourth step of the risk management process.
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