A patient's finger stick blood sugar registers 70. The nurse must follow the policy and procedure for caring for a patient with hypoglycemia. This is an example of what type of decision-making process?
1. Programmed decision-making
2. Crisis decision making
3. Time-limited decision making
4. Non-routine decision-making
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Explanation: 1. Programmed decision making is more repetitive and routine and typically related to a policy or procedure.
2. The situation is not a crisis.
3. This is not a time-limited situation.
4. Non-routine decision-making is not routine, can be crisis-oriented, and can require more time and consultation with others.
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