A staff nurse participates in the determination of goals by establishing:
a. Institutional goals and objectives
b. Goals and objectives for the nursing service
c. Unit goals and objectives
d. Outpatient service goals and objectives
ANS: C
It is appropriate for staff members to determine unit goals and objectives.
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