Author Question: Unlike a nursing care plan, a clinical pathway: a. Includes nursing interventions b. Presents ... (Read 243 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Unlike a nursing care plan, a clinical pathway:

a. Includes nursing interventions
b. Presents criteria for hospital discharge
c. Spells out the patient progress expected each day
d. Includes nursing care only

Question 2

The patient asks the nurse why the birth certificate is important. The nurse explains that statistics gathered from the birth certificate are used to:

a. Supplement data obtained in the U.S. census.
b. Track maternal mortality rates.
c. Guide the allocation of resources for mothers and infants.
d. Document outcomes of all pregnancies in the United States.

Laurenleakan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Clinical pathways guide the daily care and expected progress of the patient. They reflect a multidisciplinary focus and are based on research and standards of care. The nursing care plan applies patient and nursing responses based on structured problem-solving approaches to clinical problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Birth certificates document live births and provide information about maternal and infant health that is used in determining the allocation of health resources.