The discharge summary deals with important elements pertaining to the patient's problems and health care after discharge. When preparing the summary, the nurse needs to include:
A. the specific teaching plan.
B. deviations from the plan of care.
C. the standardized nursing care plan.
D. a detailed description of nursing procedures.
A
Deviations from the plan of care are tracked as variances. Standardized nursing care plans are based on the institution's standards of nursing practice. Detailed descriptions of nursing procedures are shared in change-of-shift reports.
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