Mary Is Reviewing the Problem-Solving Process Because She Will Be

Multiple Choice

Mary is reviewing the problem-solving process because she will be involved in this process with her interprofessional team, and she wants to make sure that she is prepared for her lead role in the meeting with the team. What is the correct order of the steps in the problem-solving process that will be needed?

A) select an action; implement the selected action; generate alternatives; gather and analyze data; identify the problem; and evaluate the action
B) gather and analyze data; identify the problem; select an action; implement the selected action; generate alternatives; and evaluate the action
C) identify the problem; gather and analyze data; generate alternatives; select an action; implement the selected action; and evaluate the action
D) identify the problem; generate alternatives; gather and analyze data; select an action; implement the selected action; and evaluate the action