A client who has been in the ICU for 2 days is placed on a critical pathway for extended care. The nurse concludes that the client understood teaching about critical pathways when the client states:
1. "I must be able to meet goals that are set for me.".
2. "My insurance plan can deny payment if I do not meet goals.".
3. "The chosen pathway can be altered to meet my needs.".
4. "I cannot alter the pathway plan.".
3. "The chosen pathway can be altered to meet my needs.".
Rationale:
Pathways are flexible enough to be adjusted and tailored to the client's needs and wishes. The client is included in the discussion of meeting goals. It is possible to have variances in a critical pathway that, if documented properly, should be paid for by insurance. The case manager monitors and works with the client to alter the pathway as needed during the recovery process.
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True False
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