When completing a Preparation for Practice exercise, the learner would utilize which of the following forms for applying the nursing process to a specific patient situation?
1. Concept map
2. Kardex
3. Summary of hospitalization
4. Laboratory results
Concept map
Rationale: The concept map is the actual nursing care plan utilizing the nursing process and includes medical and nursing interventions. The Kardex is not identified as a form to be completed during the Preparation for Practice exercise. The summary of hospitalization form includes pertinent information including the basic care needed for the client. Laboratory analysis addresses the cause of abnormalities and the significance of the findings.
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