The use of standardized plans of care for different patient populations has
a. facilitated the use of critical paths as interdisciplinary plans of care.
b. required the nurse to individualize the plan of care to the patient.
c. eliminated the need for the nurse to develop a plan of care for an individual.
d. increased the time the nurse has to document the plan of care.
ANS: B
A
Standardized plans of care are not always critical paths and/or interdisciplinary.
B
Although plans for frequent patient problems can be easily produced, the plan of care still may need to be modified to meet the needs of the patient.
C
The use of standardized plans of care has not eliminated the need for an individualized plan.
D
The use of the standardized plans of care has decreased the time required of the nurse to update and document the plan of care.
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