What name is given to standardized plans of care?
A) Critical pathways
B) Computer databases
C) Nursing problems
D) Care plan templates
Ans: A
Standardized care plans include critical pathways, which target desired outcomes for particular illnesses, procedures, or conditions along a timeline. Critical pathways are used in many health care settings.
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