Critical pathways ____
a. Are designed only for critical care or trauma patients
b. Determine lifesaving interventions for a specific population
c. Outline optimal care and time milestones for the routine patient
d. Provide a list of supplies and equipment needed for care
C
Rationale: A critical pathway is a written plan that identifies key, critical, or predictable incidents that must occur at set times to achieve client outcomes during an appropriate length of stay in a hospital setting.
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