A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for assigned clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to demonstrate effective time management?

Rationale: A. Document assessment findings and interventions after providing care for a group of clients: Delaying documentation can lead to inaccuracies or omissions due to forgetfulness. Real-time or immediate documentation ensures completeness and supports continuity of care. B. Gather supplies for a client's dressing change after removing the old dressing: Supplies should be gathered in advance to minimize delays and reduce the risk of contamination or client exposure. Doing so afterward is inefficient and interrupts workflow. C. Complete activities for one client before moving to the next client: Focusing on one client at a time improves efficiency, reduces errors, and supports prioritization. It allows for full attention on care tasks and appropriate time management across the shift. D. Delay cleaning personal work area until the end of the shift: Maintaining a clean and organized workspace throughout the shift helps prevent errors, improves efficiency, and supports infection control, especially in high-traffic care areas.