MC Which one of the following statements regarding clinical paths is correct?
A. This is a format for documenting nursing tasks and eliminates the need for other flow sheets, graphic forms, etc.
B. Discharge planning is initiated after the first "variance" occurs.
C. Use of critical paths reduce client complication rates and hospital costs.
D. All clients should be placed on a clinical path at the time of admission.
C
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