The LPN/LVN adheres to facility policy regarding core measures by performing which interventions during patient care?
a. Administering the ordered amount of in-sulin to a patient with type 1 diabetes
b. Performing a thorough patient assessment upon admission to the health care facility
c. Documenting accurately and at appropri-ate intervals in the patient's record
d. Providing patient teaching regarding proper diet for the patient diagnosed with renal failure
A
Core measures are interventions that are based on scientifically researched, evidenced-based standards of care and are used to treat the majority of patients with a specific illness which often develops complications. Insulin administration for diabetics is evidence-based researched practice. The remaining options are good practice but are not considered core measures.
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