All of the following about the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) model as a method of quality improvement are true EXCEPT
A. Changes can be made on a small scale.
B. PDSA should be used primarily by nurse managers.
C. PDSA was made popular by W. Edward Demings.
D. Impact of change can be determined quickly.
ANS: B
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