The nurse is implementing the QSEN focus of patient-centered care. Which nursing actions support this focus? (Select all that apply.)
a. Individualize interventions.
b. Schedule interventions to meet the patient's needs.
c. Evaluate interventions for applicability to the patient.
d. Scan prescribed medications using the bar-coding system.
e. Document responses to treatment in the electronic medical record.
ANS: A, B, C
A. When collaborating on the development of nursing care plans, it is important to individualize interventions to provide patient-centered care. B. As nursing interventions are performed, they should meet the patient's preferred schedules. C. Nurses should always evaluate each suggested intervention to see if it fits the patient. D. E. Scanning medication using a bar-coding system and documenting in the electronic medical record are actions that support the focus of informatics.
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