A Review of a Patient's Nursing Care Plan Before Beginning

question 20

Multiple Choice

A review of a patient's nursing care plan before beginning care allows the nurse to:

• A) make revisions in the plan as indicated by the shift report.
• B) use critical thinking skills to organize care for the patient.
• C) begin nursing interventions without needing an initial assessment.
• D) skip the shift report and begin with the initial assessment.

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