The population health nurse is evaluating outcomes for a group of clients based upon the best possible achievable outcome. Which action is the nurse completing?
1. Assessing.
2. Screening.
3. Delegation.
4. Benchmarking.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. A benchmark is a standard of performance against which the performance of a given system can be judged. Clinical benchmarking reflects the best outcome actually achieved for a group of clients or a diagnosis, as well the best possible achievable outcome. Assessment involves identification of the need for case management services. Screening involves risk identification. Delegation involves transferring authority to a competent individual.
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