The nurse often has to make resource allocation decisions.Which of the following best describes the criterion the nurse should use in such cases?
A) The specific moral or ethical principle related to the situation
B) The cheapest, most economical approach
C) The most rational probable outcome
D) The needs of the aggregate rather than a few individuals

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The dominant needs of the population outweigh the expressed needs of one or a few people.All of the choices represent components of a decision that the nurse might consider in determining the needs of the aggregate.

The Nurse Often Has to Make Resource Allocation Decisions