A nurse is looking for a source that details the standards of quality that guide the nursing staff when providing care. Which is the most reliable source of this information?
A) Standards of nursing practice
B) Client feedback analysis
C) Standards of performance
D) Peer performance analysis
A
Feedback:
Standards of nursing practice covers the procedures used in delivery of care, the hospital policy book, textbooks, and other references. It also focuses on the care provider, the nurse, and on the nursing process. Client feedback, although useful, does not detail the standards of quality. Standards of performance help analyze how well the nurse performs in comparison with the job description, whereas peer view allows nurses to evaluate each other constructively.
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