In order to visualize a complete picture of unit projects, including the time from the beginning to the end, the nurse manager would most likely use which of the following?
a. Flowchart c. Pareto diagram
b. Decision tree d. PERT
D
PERT (the program evaluation and review technique) diagrams are useful for showing the complete
sequence of timing from the beginning of a project to the end. They include the tasks involved, the
amount of time needed to complete those tasks, and the sequence of events required for the conclusion
of the project.
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