Which statement best reflects that the nurse manager has taken the first action in the deci-sion-making process?
a. "We could hire four additional nursing assistants."
b. "We need to decrease patient falls."
c. "Patient falls have decreased by 20%."
d. "Here is the revised staffing schedule."
B
Stating that patient falls need to be decreased is setting a desired goal or outcome and is the first step in the decision-making process. Option a offers an option, the second step in the process. Option c indicates that evaluation has occurred, which is the last step of the decision-making process. Option d indicates that an option has been implemented.
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A) True B) False
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