The nurse is preparing a brief in-service for new graduate nurses on actions to shape the future. In which order should the nurse introduce these futures concepts?
1. Possible
2. Probable
3. Plausible
4. Preferred
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 2, 4
Using strategic thinking and foresight, those that help to shape the future are able to identify strategies to manage trends and forces. There are four broad categories of futures, ideally approached in the following order: possible, plausible, probable, and preferred. Possible future is what can happen if some changes are made. Plausible future is the likely outcome when specific efforts are made to accomplish a desired outcome. Probable future is the most likely outcome if things continue unchanged. Preferred future is the outcome that is wanted.
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