A group of nurses are auditing client medical records. This type of audit is a(n):
a. process of determining if staffing patterns show the ability to meet client needs.
b. evaluation tool to determine if policy manuals are current and accurate.
c. process of collecting and analyzing data to determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
d. evaluation to determine if the agency provides care within legal parameters for compliance with regulations.
ANS: C
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