As a manager, the nurse must make decisions based on the guidelines of regulatory and certifying agencies. In addition to those regulatory bodies, what must also be considered when delivering care to patients?
a. Moral decision making by patient and family
b. Economics of the environment
c. Infection rates for subset of patients
d. Personality of unit secretary
e. Decisions of payor regarding reimbursements
A, B, E
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Correct Everything that nurses do is influenced by this factor.
Everything that nurses do is influenced by this factor.
Everything that nurses do is influenced by this factor.
Incorrect This does not necessarily impact the delivery of care.
This does not necessarily impact the delivery of care.
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