A nurse develops work habits that will allow each nursing task to be done as quickly as possible. The principle being used is
a. effectiveness.
b. efficiency.
c. procrastination.
d. scheduling.
ANS: B
Efficiency refers to getting things done as quickly as possible. Effectiveness involves setting priorities among the tasks that need to be done and doing them the best way possible. Scheduling refers to putting time aside to complete a task. Procrastination is to delay working on or completing a task.
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