The Nurse Defines a Clinical Guideline or Protocol as a

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse defines a clinical guideline or protocol as a

• A) Guideline to follow that replaces the nursing care plan.
• B) Document that assists the clinician in making decisions and choosing interventions for specific health care problems or conditions.
• C) Hospital policy designating each nurse's duty according to standards of care and a code of ethics.
• D) Prescriptive order form that individualizes the plan of care.

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Definitions:

Multifidus

A series of small muscles that run along the vertebral column, providing stability and supporting spinal movements.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle that originates on the surface of the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula, playing a key role in the movement of the shoulder blade.

Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the back and neck that functions to elevate the scapula (shoulder blade).

Scapula

Bone forming the shoulder blade.