A group of nurses visits selected clients individually at the beginning of each shift. What are these procedures called?
A) Nursing care conferences
B) Staff visits
C) Interdisciplinary referrals
D) Nursing care rounds
Ans: D
Nursing care rounds are procedures in which a group of nurses visits select clients individually at each client's bedside. The primary purposes are to gather information to help plan and evaluate nursing care and to provide the client with an opportunity to discuss care.
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