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fnuegbu

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Which of the following makes decision making during an emergency more difficult?
 
  1.
  The institution's policies and procedures may not address the specific issue.
  2.
  The situation may fit Watson's but not Maslow's theory.
  3.
  The consequences to each decision are not known.
  4.
  The decision may conflict with the nurse's personal values.

Question 2

Learning to set meaningful priorities will help the nurse to do what?
 
  1.
  Make decisions quickly
  2.
  Make correct decisions
  3.
  Incorporate patients in the decision-making process
  4.
  Become a better member of the healthcare team



kingdude89

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
In an emergency, the nurse may not know the consequences to each decision, therefore the decision-making processes are more difficult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
When the nurse learns about setting priorities, she will be able to make decisions quickly.



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