Part of the facility's performance evaluation is based on the nurse's strength in the three types of decisions
During a nurse manager's performance evaluation the supervisor says, "You are very good at adaptive decisions, but you need to be more precise in routine decisions. When the situation calls for really innovative decisions, you do not seem sure of yourself." How should the manager interpret this information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I am not following the policies and rules well."
2. "I should review the procedure manual."
3. "I'm good at using my previous experiences to guide my decisions."
4. "I am strongest in making decisions when the problems are very unusual or unclear."
5. "I make good decisions when the situation is novel."
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Routine decisions are based on policies and rules.
Rationale 2: Routine decisions are based on procedures.
Rationale 3: Adaptive decisions are often modifications of well-known problems or solutions.
Rationale 4: Solving unusual or unclear problems requires innovative decision making.
Rationale 5: Novel situations require innovative decision-making abilities.
Global Rationale:
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