A nurse is using a critical path when providing care for a client. Which of the following most likely describes the situation that the nurse is in?
a. Implementing the six "rights" of case management
b. Demonstrating competencies required for practicing case management
c. Attempting to achieve a measurable out-come for a specific client
d. Effectively managing conflict resolution
ANS: C
A critical path is a case management tool used to achieve a measurable outcome for a specific client case. The critical path details the essential and sequential activities in care, so that the ex-pected progress of the client was known at a point in time. A critical path does not address the six "rights" of case management or demonstrate the competencies required for practicing case management. A critical path is not used for conflict resolution.
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