The nurse manager is considering adopting clinical practice guidelines to care for clients experiencing abruptio placentae. What advantages of these guidelines should the manager discuss with the nursing staff? Select all that apply.
1. Limit the cost of care.
2. Help evaluate the effectiveness of care.
3. Reduce the number of nurses needed to provide care.
4. Reduce variations when caring for clients with the same health problem.
5. Provide sequence and timing of interventions to help achieve expected client outcomes.
Question 2
The nurse is assisting with the design of a study to analyze changes in maternal mortality. What should the nurse keep in mind when planning the design? Select all that apply.
1. The marital status of maternity clients
2. The use of hospitals by maternity clients
3. The prevention of infection with antibiotics
4. The availability of blood products for transfusions
5. The establishment of care centers for high-risk mothers
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
NURSE CARING BEHAVIORS AS
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Example of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Other Professionals in Health Care
Emergency Care