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clippers! · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What name is given to tools that are used to communicate a standardized interdisciplinary plan of care for clients within a case management health care delivery system?

A) Kardex care plans
B) Computerized plans of care
C) Clinical pathways
D) Student care plans

Question 2

Which of the following illustrates a common error when writing client outcomes?

A) Client will drink 100 mL of fluid every 2 hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
B) Client will demonstrate correct sequence of exercises by next office visit.
C) Client will be less anxious and fearful before and after surgery.
D) On discharge, client will list five symptoms of infection to report.

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Clinical pathways (critical pathways, CareMaps) are tools used to communicate the standardized interdisciplinary plan of care for clients. The emphasis in case management is on clearly stating expected client outcomes and the specific times targeted to achieve these outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Common errors when writing client outcomes include expressing the outcome as a nursing intervention, using verbs that are not observable and measurable (as is done here), and writing vague outcomes (also done here).