The clinical nursing plan of care used by the registered nurse ...

[daltonest1984]

The clinical nursing plan of care used by the registered nurse differs from the instructional nursing plan of care prepared by nursing students. The primary difference is that the clinical nursing care plan usually:
 
  A) does not contain documented scientific rationales.
  B) does not contain abbreviated nursing diagnoses.
  C) separates goal statements from the plan of care.
  D) separates outcome criteria from the plan of care.

Question 2

One of the primary factors that the nurse considers when setting priorities for the client in the acute care setting after cardiac surgery is the client's:
 
  A) support system.
  B) medical orders.
  C) past medical history.
  D) condition.

[tkempin]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
In clinical settings, nurses may use rationales to illustrate research findings or support controversial approaches to problems.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Because a person's condition changes, priorities change. Priorities are based on information collected during reassessment.

[daltonest1984]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jamesnevil303]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review