The nurse decides to use a standardized plan of care to address a client's health problems. Which criterion differentiates this plan of care from other types?
Select all that apply.
A) Preprinted
B) Has blank lines
C) Has various shapes connected with lines
D) Has checklists
E) Includes different colors
Answer: A, B, D
A standardized plan of care is preprinted and includes checklists, blank lines, or empty spaces to allow the nurse to individualize goals and nursing interventions. A concept map has various shapes connected with lines and is constructed using different colors.
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