During a fire drill several psychiatric patients become agitated.The nurse manager quickly assigns a staff member to each patient.This decision style is most appropriate for:
A) Routine problems.
B) Crisis situations.
C) Managers who prefer an authoritarian style.
D) Followers who cannot agree on a solution.

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Crisis situations require immediate action and quick decision-making. This decision style, also known as the directive style, is appropriate for situations where time is of the essence and there is a need for quick and decisive action to prevent harm to individuals or property. It is often used in emergency situations where there is a clear chain of command and roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.

During a Fire Drill Several Psychiatric Patients Become Agitated