The nurse manager is preparing to implement a new policy and procedure on the unit. Which of the following is the most important step in the nursing process to maximize time management?
1. The nurses and surgeons evaluate the results of the new dressing change policy.
2. The nurse manager meets with several nurses on the unit regarding how to implement the new dressing change policy and procedure.
3. The nurses state that there is a problem with the way they've been dressing the postoperative clients' new loop colostomies, which is leading to skin breakdown.
4. The nurses implement the new dressing change policy and procedure.
Answer: 2
Rationale: These options are all phases of the nursing process. An assessment is performed and a problem is identified. The next step is to plan. Planning the best way to implement something new is the most effective use of time. The next step is to implement the process. Then, the change must be evaluated. In some instances, the amount of time spent planning can exceed how long it takes to implement a new process. Planning is the best way to outline a course of action, because time spent planning can save time in the execution of activities.
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