One reason for using a concurrent audit rather than a retrospective audit is that it
a. Is less costly than a retrospective audit
b. Represents the total picture of care that the client receives
c. Provides more accurate data for planning corrective action
d. Identifies problems at the time that care is given
ANS: D
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