A client admitted to the health care facility is assessed using a Minimum Data Set. How often is the Minimum Data Set repeated for a client?

A) Every 15 days
B) Every month
C) Every 2 months
D) Every 3 months


D
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The minimum data set for a client is repeated every 3 months or whenever the client's condition undergoes a change. Problems identified on the MDS are then reflected in the nursing care plan. The minimum data set for a client is not repeated every 15 days, every month, or every 2 months.

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