What statement regarding management decision-making aides is true?

A) They are subject to human error
B) They ensure good decision making
C) They eliminate uncertainty and risk
D) They tend to save management time


Answer: A) They are subject to human error

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The nurse teaching a course in human reproduction informs the class that which reproductive structure is the first to form in the embryo?

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On the way to the operating room (OR), the client complains of a sudden feeling of warmth. The client's skin is flushed, warm, and dry. Which nursing action is the most appropriate? 1. Assessing the vital signs and advising the OR that surgery must be delayed for 1 hour. 2. Assessing the client's mental status and vital signs. If normal, document finding and proceed to operating room. 3. Notifying the surgeon of the client's vital signs. 4. Explaining the side effects of atropine to the client.

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An appropriate way for the nurse to measure a patient for crutches is to:

a. have a flexion of 45 degrees at both of the patient's elbows. b. have a space of two to three fingers between the top of the crutch and the axilla. c. place the crutch tips 1 foot to each side of the patient's feet, and observe the positioning of the crutches. d. place the crutch tips 1 foot to the front of the patient's feet, and observe the positioning of the crutches.

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