Professional nurses are responsible for making clinical decisions in order to do what?

A) Prove traditional methods of providing nursing care to patients.
B) Take immediate action when a patient's condition worsens.
C) Apply clear textbook solutions to patients' problems.
D) Formulate standardized care plans for groups of patients.

Clinical Decisions

The process of making determinations regarding patient care based on clinical judgement, patient information, and evidence-based medicine.

Standardized Care Plans

Standardized care plans are structured outlines used by healthcare professionals to document and implement strategies for achieving specific health outcomes for patients.

Patient's Condition

Refers to the current health status of a patient, including any illnesses or diseases they are suffering from and their overall physical and mental well-being.