Critical pathways of care refer to:
A. a care plan that provides outcome-based guidelines with a designated length of stay.
B. a care plan designed for physicians to prescribe medications.
C. a design of treatment that includes approved therapies.
D. a technique in therapy to care for the client holistically.
Answer: A. a care plan that provides outcome-based guidelines with a designated length of stay.
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