A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one licensed practical nurse (LPN) and one assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to manage her time effectively?

A. Delegation is important but should follow after establishing goals. B. Determining goals of the day is the first step in effective time management as it helps prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently. C. Scheduling daily activities is essential but occurs after setting goals. D. Developing an hourly time frame is a detailed planning step that comes later.