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P68T · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nursing staff is reviewing standards of care, standardized care plans, protocols, policies, and procedures for a multi-system health care facility. Why are these documents important to the nursing staff when providing client care?

1. To make sure all clients have the same type of care
2. To ensure that minimally accepted standards of care are met
3. To promote efficient use of the nurse's time
4. To eliminate care disparities among clients
5. To minimize health care costs

Question 2

The nurse manager is implementing computerized care plans for the care area. Which guidelines should the manager emphasize when the staff is writing care plans?

1. Plans must be dated and signed.
2. Categories must have headings.
3. Plans must be specific.
4. Plans must include preventive care and health maintenance.
5. Plans must include interventions for ongoing assessment.
6. Plans are standardized and generalized for all clients.

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3
Rationale 1: Although standardized approaches to care planning are common in many health care agencies, ensuring that all clients receive the same type of care is not appropriate, as care must be individualized to meet the client's needs.
Rationale 2: Ensuring that minimally accepted standards of care are met is a reason for the actions mentioned in the scenario.
Rationale 3: Ensuring that nurses' time is used efficiently is a reason for the actions mentioned in the scenario.
Rationale 4: Not all clients require the same care, and so disparities are not a concern.
Rationale 5: Although cost containment is important, it is not the focus of standardized approaches to care planning.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale: This is a recognized guideline when writing care plans.