Which of the following best describes critical pathways?
A. Individualized plans of care
B. Outcomes of primary care
C. Multidisciplinary-developed patient plans of care
D. Nursing intervention documentation
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because individualized care plans are not critical pathways.
B Incorrect because primary care outcomes are not critical pathways.
C Correct because multidisciplinary patient care plans are critical pathways.
D Incorrect because critical pathways do not contain nursing intervention documenta-tion.
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