A nurse manager has ordered equipment for a new unit. The company has sent two notices that the equipment is on back order. The nurse manager is debating whether to wait for the equipment on back order or to cancel the order and go with another company. She discusses this issue with another nurse manager and they determine that the equipment is urgent for patient safety in the new unit. The manager orders the necessary equipment from another company even though it is slightly more expensive. This is an example of:
A) clinical decision making
B) prioritization
C) triage decision
D) clinical reasoning

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Prioritization occurs not only in triage situations, but also across the care spectrum. Thus decisions have to be made regarding what care has to be delivered and when the care is to be delivered. All nurse managers and leaders need to consider the implications of their decisions. Each decision made involves financial, ethical, and human resources. Furthermore, reimbursement and other regulations must be taken into account.

A Nurse Manager Has Ordered Equipment for a New Unit