Which indicates a situation in which problem-solving skills are indicated?

Question

1. A nurse manager gets a report indicating the narcotics count has been wrong three times in the past
month.
2. The emergency department nurse manager is contemplating how to best schedule her staff to ensure
coverage.
3. A nurse administrator needs to hold administrative staff meetings on a day when most are available.
4. A floor nurse needs to organize care activities for a team of clients for the day including two surgeries and
a discharge.

Answer 1

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Explanation: 1. Reporting the incorrect narcotics count is the only response in which a problem is indicated.
The other three answers would involve decision-making and not necessarily problem-solving
skills.