A client arrives in the emergency department. He is pale and breathing rapidly. He immediately becomes unconscious and collapses to the floor
The nurse rapidly assesses the patient and decides the first series of actions that are needed. This scenario demonstrates:
a. Formal planning
b. Informal planning
c. Ongoing planning
d. Initial planning
ANS: B
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