A nurse manager who is retiring is helping the new manager learn about the position. As part of this education, the current manager has the new manager make all decisions that can be made under certainty
What conditions will these decisions have in common? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. There is risk associated with the decision.
2. The alternatives are known.
3. The conditions of each alternative are clear.
4. Possible consequences of alternatives are not known.
5. The decision is complex and dynamic.
2,3
Rationale 1: With decisions made under certainty, there is little if any risk.
Rationale 2: When a decision is made under certainty, the possible alternatives are known.
Rationale 3: When a decision is made under certainty, the conditions surrounding possible alternatives are clear.
Rationale 4: If possible consequences of alternatives are not known, the decision is being made under conditions of uncertainty.
Rationale 5: Complex and dynamic decisions are those made under uncertainty.
Global Rationale:
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