Vacarro (2001) noted that there are several types of traps into which nurses can fall that can hinder effective prioritizing of tasks. Which of the following are some of these traps?
a. relying on others to prioritize
b. doing what hits first
c. taking the path of least resistance
d. relying on misguided inspiration
e. not responding to the squeaky wheel
f. completing tasks by default
B, C, D, F
Nurses are susceptible to a number of different "traps" that can impede effective prioritization of tasks and patient care duties. Vacarro (2001) has identified five such traps of which nurses should be aware. They are: 1) doing what hits first; 2) taking the path of least resistance; 3) relying on misguided inspiration; 4) responding to the squeaky wheel (instead of not responding to—or ignoring—the squeaky wheel); and 5) completing tasks by default (not relying on others to prioritize).
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