After the patient handoff report has been delivered, a shift action plan is developed. Some of the considerations used by nurses when making shift action plans are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. considers the big picture
b. considers interventions for the shift
c. considers the desired outcomes
d. considers assessment for the shift
D
Shift action plans are used to assist nurses in decision making required to make assignments and ensure that the needs and goals of the patients and shift are met. These shift action plans consider: 1) the big picture; 2) interventions for the shift; 3) desired outcomes; and 4) evaluation of patient care for the shift.
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