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Management of CareQuestion 2248 of 2368

A new nurse asks why time estimation is useful. Which response is correct?

  1. It lets the nurse skip tasks that take too long
  2. It replaces the need to prioritize clients
  3. It lowers the chance of rushing, which increases the potential for error
  4. It guarantees that no client will have a change in condition
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Correct answer: It lowers the chance of rushing, which increases the potential for error

Estimating the time for planned tasks helps the nurse fit them into the shift. Without it, tasks are done in a rush, which raises error potential.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Prioritization: Time Management. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026