Why are variances important?
1. Identify costs of care
2. Identify how documentation tool is ineffective
3. Offer an indication of potential problem
4. Compare cost and quality in healthcare delivery
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Explanation: 1. Variances do not focus on cost.
2. Variance does not mean a documentation tool is ineffective; focuses on care outcomes.
3. Variances identify data related to care outcomes and potential problems.
4. Variances do not focus on comparing cost and quality.
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