Which specifics of care will be included in a patient's critical pathway?

A) Refer the patient to the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.
B) Elevate the head of the patient's bed to ease shortness of breath.
C) Provide small meals throughout the day and encourage fluid intake.
D) Teach the patient how to use relaxation techniques to ease shortness of breath.

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Beathymae Velayo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Critical pathways are usually organized according to categories such as activity,diet,treatments,protocols,and discharge planning.The case-management plan incorporates critical pathways,which standardize practice and improve interdisciplinary coordination.Referral of the patient to the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program would be included in the critical pathway.Elevating the head of the patient's bed,providing small meals,and teaching relaxation techniques would be considered independent nursing interventions that fall outside the realm of the critical pathway.

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