Asked by Kimberly Mathas on Sep 28, 2024
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A nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary team that uses critical pathways. According to the critical pathway, on day 2 of the hospital stay, the patient should be sitting in the chair. It is day 3, and the patient cannot sit in the chair. What should the nurse do?
A) Add this data to the problem list.
B) Focus chart using the DAR format.
C) Document the variance in the patient's record.
D) Report a positive variance in the next interdisciplinary team meeting.
Critical Pathways
Tools used in managed care that incorporate the treatment interventions of caregivers from all disciplines who normally care for a patient. Designed for a specific care type, a pathway is used to manage the care of a patient throughout a projected length of stay.
Interdisciplinary Team
A group of professionals from different disciplines working collaboratively towards a common goal, particularly in healthcare settings to provide comprehensive patient care.
Problem List
A documented list of a patient's health problems and diagnoses, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of their medical history for healthcare providers.
- Grasp the importance of critical pathways and interdisciplinary teamwork in patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the importance of critical pathways and interdisciplinary teamwork in patient care.
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