Which of the following should be included when the nurse writes a proposed treatment plan for a home health client?
a. Outline of specific client goals with measurable outcomes
b. Specific nursing interventions to treat identified client problems
c. Type of services needed and frequency of visits by each discipline
d. Typical nursing care plan information from assessment to evaluation
ANS: C
There are differences between the treatment plan and the nursing care plan. The plan of treatment includes the type of home health services received, the projected frequency of visits by each discipline, and the necessary interventions. The nursing care plan addresses specific nursing interventions designed to treat the patient's actual or potential problems and includes identified goals with measurable outcomes.
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