The Quality Improvement Team Reviews the Records of Clients on a Monthly

question 25

Multiple Choice

The quality improvement team reviews the records of clients on a monthly basis to determine whether protocols for pain assessment were followed.Which of the following best describes the major drawback to the team's approach?

• A) The client is no longer under the agency's care.
• B) It is difficult to compare documentation of care to standards of care.
• C) Records can be inaccurate or incomplete.
• D) Team members may disagree on whether the standards of care were met.

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