The General Rule Is That the Initial Care Plan for a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

The general rule is that the initial care plan for a patient is:

• A) developed by an RN in an acute care setting.
• B) used as the basis of care throughout a hospital stay without alteration.
• C) completed on the day of admission.
• D) developed by the primary care provider and incorporated into the nursing care.

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Definitions:

Effective Communication

The ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, ensuring mutual understanding.

Maintain Privacy

The act of keeping personal or sensitive information secure from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Timing

The selection of the optimal moment to perform an action to achieve the desired outcome.

SBAR Tool

A communication method used in healthcare to facilitate prompt and appropriate communication. It stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.