Multiple Choice
During a meeting to discuss the adoption of clinical pathways a nurse expresses concerns about legal problems associated with their use. Which options reflect provider responses to the use of clinical pathways that can result in legal problems? Select all that apply.
A) Nurses document most of the variances.
B) The provider does not follow the clinical pathway and does not document the variance.
C) Negligent care is provided, even though the pathway was followed.
D) The pathway does not represent evidence-based care.
E) Care is delivered based on the pathway, not the individual.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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