Guidelines That Define Multidisciplinary Patient Care in Terms of Expected

question 4

Multiple Choice

Guidelines that define multidisciplinary patient care in terms of expected outcome and timeframe from different areas of care provision are known as:

• A) clinical pathways.
• B) nursing outcome criteria.
• C) standards of care.
• D) nursing care plan.

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Definitions:

Genuineness

The quality of being open, sincere, and honest in one's feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Unconscious Insecurity

A feeling of lack of confidence or assurance that operates below one's conscious awareness, affecting behavior and perception.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces an undesirable or anxiety-inducing emotion or impulse with its opposite.