If a nurse wants to become more creative, which method would be most effective?
1. Watch others implement creative solutions.
2. Work with a group to implement a solution.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of creative solutions.
4. Practice the steps of the process as often as possible.
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Explanation: 1. Practicing being creative, like practicing starting IVs, comes easier the more it is done. The
other answers are incorrect as they are not practicing the entire process in a hands-on manner.
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