Care plans created by nursing students usually differ from those that are completed by nurses working on client units. An aspect of the plan that is usually included in the student's care plan but not in the client's record is:
1. Client outcomes
2. Nursing diagnoses
3. Scientific rationales
4. Nursing interventions
ANS: 3
An aspect of a nursing care plan that is usually included in the student's care plan, but not in the client's record, is scientific rationales. Client outcomes are included in both student care plans and the client's record. Nursing diagnoses are included in both student care plans and the client's record. Nursing interventions are a component of both student care plans and a nursing care plan in the client's record.
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