A nurse manager is responsible for directing the patient care on a subacute geriatric medicine unit at the local hospital. What is the final step that the manager should take in the process of directing patient care?
A) Gather input from patients and their families
B) Determine each staff members' qualifications and job description
C) Evaluate the performance of nursing staff
D) Organize the delegation process
C
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