A nurse on a postsurgical unit is providing care based on a clinical pathway. When performing assessments and interventions with the aid of a pathway, the nurse should prioritize what goal?
A) Helping the patient to achieve specific outcomes
B) Balancing risks and benefits of interventions
C) Documenting the patient's response to therapy
D) Staying accountable to the interdisciplinary team
Ans: A
Feedback:
Pathways are an EBP tool that is used primarily to move patients toward predetermined outcomes. Documentation, accountability, and balancing risks and benefits are appropriate, but helping the patient achieve outcomes is paramount.
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