The nurses on your unit are developing a vision statement that will be consistent with the vision statement of the organization. The unit vision statement would include which of the following elements? Select all that apply. a. It is written down. b. It is written in present tense, using action words, as though it were already accomplished. c. It includes the unit's policies related to

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patient care and staff behavior.
d. It covers a variety of activities and spans broad time frames.
e. It balances the needs of providers, patients, and the environment. This balance anchorsthe vision to reality.
f. It states the procedures to be used when providing safe, effective care.

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A, B, D, E
The unit's vision statement would include the following elements: "It is written down," "It is written
in present tense, using action words, as though it were already accomplished," "It covers a variety of
activities and spans broad time frames," and "It balances the needs of providers, patients, and the
environment. This balance anchors the vision to reality.". The vision statement does not include
policies or procedures; they would most likely be found in the policy and procedure manual.