A nurse uses the first stage of the Outcomes and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) outcomes analysis to:
a. Compare an agency's performance to a national sample.
b. Report data on patient care to a national registry.
c. Stabilize a client's condition to continue to receive funding.
d. Document client assessment data and findings.
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The first stage, outcomes analysis, enables an agency to compare its performance to a national sample, identify factors that may affect outcomes, and identify final outcomes that show im-provement in or stabilization of a client's condition.
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