A nurse is using the first stage of the Outcomes and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) out-comes analysis. Which of the following best describes what the nurse is doing?
a. Comparing an agency's performance to a national sample
b. Reporting data on patient care to a nation-al registry
c. Stabilizing a client's condition to continue to receive funding
d. Documenting client assessment data and findings
ANS: A
The first stage, outcomes analysis, enables an agency to compare its performance to a national sample, identify factors that may affect outcomes, and identify final outcomes that show im-provement in or stabilization of a client's condition. The second stage, outcomes enhancement, enables the agency to select specific client outcomes and determine strategies to improve care.
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