A nurse is following the PDSA cycle for quality improvement. Which action will the nurse take for the letter "A"?
a. Act
b. Alter
c. Assess
d. Approach
ANS: A
There are many models for quality improvement and performance improvement. One model is the PDSA cycle: plan, do, study, and act. "A" does not stand for alter, assess, or approach.
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