A nurse manager is giving a briefing to the nursing staff regarding traps nurses can fall into related to prioritization, as described by Vacarro (2001). Which of the following is not one of those traps?
a. Doing what hits first c. Relying on misguided judgment
b. Taking the path of least resistance d. Completing tasks by default
C
Vacarro (2001) identified five potential "traps" of prioritizing that nurses need to be aware of and
avoid. They are doing what hits first, taking the path of least resistance, responding to the squeaky
wheel, relying on misguided inspiration (not judgment), and completing tasks by default.
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