Once a client is admitted and all the admission data are collected, the nurse is expected to develop an initial plan for the client's care. By what point after admission should the nurse develop the plan?
A) No later than 48 hours
B) No later than 24 hours
C) No later than 72 hours
D) No later than 30 hours
B
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Once all admission data are collected, the nurse develops an initial plan for the client's care as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours following admission. The nurse cannot delay developing the initial plan for the client's care beyond 24 hours.
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