Patient acuity systems have been developed to ____
a. Identify the severity of disease processes
b. Quantify the patients' needs for nursing care
c. Predict nursing care needs at discharge
d. Identify potential risks for complications related to their diagnosis
B
Acuity systems are used to identify and quantify each patients' needs for nursing care. It consid-ers diagnosis, mobility issues, self-care needs, psychosocial issues, caregiver support, teaching, and medication administration needs. All other options are incorrect.
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