The maternity nurse should have a clear understanding of the correct use of a clinical pathway. One characteristic of clinical pathways is that they:
a. Are developed and implemented by nurses
b. Are used primarily in the pediatric setting
c. Set specific time lines for sequencing interventions
d. Are part of the nursing process
C
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A Clinical pathways are developed by multiple health care professionals and reflect
interdisciplinary interventions.
B They are used in multiple settings and for patients throughout the life span.
C Clinical pathways measure outcomes of patient care. Each pathway outlines
specific time lines for sequencing interventions.
D The steps of the nursing process are assessment, diagnosis, planning,
intervention, and evaluation.
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