When developing a unit-based action plan, the nurse manager would ...

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When developing a unit-based action plan, the nurse manager would need to include which fac-tor in making decisions for implementation?
 
  a. Patient acuity statistics
  b. Patient satisfaction survey
  c. Budget
  d. Staff holiday schedule

Question 2

Organize the following steps in developing a strategic unit-based action plan.
 
  1. Determine specific strategies for each goal.
  2. Select goals to be achieved.
  3. Define the purpose or mission.
  4. Monitor and update the plan
  5. Identify resources for accomplishing goals.
  a. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
  b. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
  c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  d. 1, 2, 5, 4, 3

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Implementation must be made within the budgetary constraints of the unit. The other factors may be involved, depending on the purpose and goal established, but not in every action plan.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
These are the correct steps for developing a strategic unit-based action plan. The other options are not the correct steps for developing a strategic unit-based action plan.