Which of the following is most important when writing a plan of care?
A) Prioritizing and individualizing the plan according to the nursing diagnosis
B) Using the correct medical-surgical terminology to convey understanding of concepts
C) Stating generalized nursing actions such as comfort measures
D) Including only long-term goals to reflect desired future results
Ans: A
The most important element of the care plan is prioritization and individualization of the client's care. Using correct terminology is also important but not the most important element. It is appropriate neither to state generalized nursing actions nor to include only long-term goals.
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