A nursing committee has been organized to help plan a new intensive care service at the hospital
Which questions are essential for this committee to consider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Where will the service be housed?
2. Why were the nurses asked to participate?
3. When will the service begin?
4. Who will provide the services?
5. How will money for the project be raised?
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Where is an important question in planning.
Rationale 2: While it is important to ask "why" when planning, the correct "why" in this case is "Why are we providing this service?"
Rationale 3: When is an important aspect of planning. The timeline for implementation is critical.
Rationale 4: There are numerous possibilities for answering this question. It is important to consider when planning.
Rationale 5: This question is not as essential for this committee. Finding money for the project would not be a nursing function.
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