In what way(s) do clinical pathways help nurses to manage patient care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Evaluate long-term care facilities.
b. Enable consistently safe care.
c. Manage the resources of the health care facility.
d. Define standard assessment data and frequency for data collection.
e. Review patient charts for quality improvement opportunities.
ANS: B, C, D
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