How can planning help the nurse-manager? (Select all that apply.)
1. Identifying future opportunities
2. Quickly fixing current problems
3. Developing strategies
4. Avoiding future problems
5. Designing courses of action
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5, 4
Planning can help the nurse-manager (1) identify future opportunities, (2) develop strategies and courses of action, and (3) anticipate and avoid future problems. Situations that result in problems are sometimes the result of poor planning, and quick fixes of those problems may cause future situations.
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