What is an important consideration when developing the care plan?
a. Ensure the number of interventions is limited
b. Ensure the patient is involved in the process
c. Ensure interventions will be easy to implement
d. Ensure evaluation of the nursing diagnoses is possible
ANS: B
Plans are more effective when the patient is involved in the process. The care plan is not limited in terms of the number of interventions, nor do they have to be easy. The nursing diagnoses are not evaluated; the patient's progress toward the outcome is.
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