The nurse has completed a plan of care for a patient having a total knee replacement. What should the nurse do prior to implementing this plan of care?
A) Discuss the plan of care with the nurse manager.
B) Share the assessment and plan with the admitting health care provider.
C) Ask the patient for opinions and willingness to proceed with the interventions.
D) Identify which quality improvement activities will be included in the plan of care.
C
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