A number of traps that nurses can fall into related to prioritization have been described by Vacarro (2007). Which of the following is not a potential trap described by Vacarro?
a. doing what hits first c. relying on misguided judgment
b. the path of least resistance d. completing tasks by default
C
Vacarro (2007) identified five potential traps of prioritizing that nurses need to be aware of and avoid. These potential traps are: 1) doing what hits first, 2) taking the path of least resistance, 3) responding to the "squeaky wheel," 4) completing tasks, and 5) relying on misguided inspiration.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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