The two main elements of a patient classification system (PCS) are ____
a. Age and self-care needs
b. Number of nursing procedures and medications
c. Time and activities
d. Diagnosis and medications
C
Patient classification systems quantify patients' needs for care and attempt to match them with nursing services. The two core elements that are measured are time and activities.
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