What is a critical care pathway?
a. A nursing care plan for a patient in a critical care unit
b. A standardized care plan derived from best practice patterns
c. A care plan that has been critiqued by a quality improvement officer
d. A care plan based on measurable goals and outcomes
ANS: B
A critical care pathway is a standardized care plan derived from best practice patterns, enabling the nurse to develop a treatment plan that sequences detailed clinical interventions to be performed over a projected amount of time for a specific case type of disease process. A nursing care plan for a patient in a critical care unit is not a critical care pathway. A care plan that has been critiqued by a quality improvement officer is not a critical care pathway. All good care plans are based on measurable goals and outcomes.
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