The Significance of Developing Organized Plans of Care for Patients

question 15

Multiple Choice

The significance of developing organized plans of care for patients cannot be stressed enough. In the planning phase, the nurse must take seriously the responsibility of: (Select all that apply.)

• A) prioritizing patient needs.
• B) developing mutually agreed-on goals.
• C) determining outcome criteria.
• D) identifying interventions.
• E) implementation of the patient's plan of care.

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