After the health history and admission assessment are completed, the nurse establishes a care plan for the patient. What is the rationale for documenting and planning the patient's care?
A) It provides continuity of care.
B) It creates a teaching log for family.
C) It verifies staffing.
D) It provides the patient with information about treatments.
Ans: A
Feedback: This record provides a means of communication among members of the health care team and facilitates coordinated planning and continuity of care. It serves as the legal and business record for a health care agency and for the professional staff members who are responsible for the patient's care. A care plan is not a teaching log, it does not verify staffing, and it is not intended to provide the patient with information about treatments.
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