When planning, a nurse should:
A) delay planning until the "first task of the morning" has been completed.
B) recognize that rewarding oneself has a negative consequence.
C) rotate between several tasks to stimulate creativity.
D) remember that most tasks take longer than anticipated to complete.

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One must consider many factors when planning a project. Some of the following factors influence how priorities should be established: (1) urgency of a situation, (2) demands of others, (3) closeness of deadlines, (4) existing time frame, (5) degree of familiarity with the task, (6) ease of task completion, (7) amount of enjoyment involved, (8) consequences involved, (9) size of the task, and (10) congruence with personal goals. When the use of time is considered, not all of these factors carry the same weight, and adjustments will be needed.

When Planning, a Nurse Should