The patient's plan of care is important to the nursing assistant because
A. It lists the steps of each procedure that should be done for that patient.
B. It tells when the patient will be discharged or transferred to another facility.
C. It contains detailed information about meeting each patient's needs.
D. It monitors the quality of health care services provided.
Answer: C
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