A nurse manager is implementing computerized care plans for the units of the hospital. Which of the following guidelines must be followed when writing care plans?
1. Plans must be dated and signed.
2. Categories must have headings.
3. Plans must be specific.
4. Plans must include preventive care and health maintenance.
5. Plans must include interventions for ongoing assessment.
6. Plans are standardized and generalized for all clients.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: This is a recognized guideline when writing care plans.
Rationale 2: This is a recognized guideline when writing care plans.
Rationale 3: This is a recognized guideline when writing care plans.
Rationale 4: This is a recognized guideline when writing care plans.
Rationale 5: This is a recognized guideline when writing care plans.
Rationale 6: Care plans are not both standardized and generalized for all clients.
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