The nurse is meeting with physical therapist and a dietitian to review care for a client recovering from a stroke. Which tool is the nurse most likely using to coordinate this client's care?
1. Critical pathway
2. Variance analysis
3. Standardized care plan
4. Individualized care plan
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Rationale 1: A critical path,or clinical pathway, is a standardized multidisciplinaryplan of care developed for clients with common or prevalentconditions.
Rationale 2: A variance analysis is completed if a client does not achieve an expected outcome in the time specified on the critical pathway.
Rationale 3: A standardized care plan is one that can address a large portion of a client's needs.
Rationale 4: An individualized care plan is written to meet a client's special needs.
Global Rationale: A critical path, or clinical pathway, is a standardized multidisciplinary plan of care developed for clients with common or prevalent conditions.A variance analysis is completed if a client does not achieve an expected outcome in the time specified on the critical pathway. A standardized care plan is one that can address a large portion of a client's needs. An individualized care plan is written to meet a client's special needs.
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