The client is receiving postural drainage from physical therapy and in

The client is receiving postural drainage from physical therapy and intermittent breathing treat-ments from respiratory therapy. Which type of care plan would be the ideal method to document interventions for this client?

1. Nursing Kardex
2. Computerized care plan
3. Critical pathway
4. Standardized care plan

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Critical pathways allow staff from all disciplines to develop integrated care plans for a projected length of stay or number of visits for clients with a specific case type. The nursing Kardex is a card-filing system that allows quick reference to the particular needs of the client for certain as-pects of nursing care. A computerized care plan is a standardized care plan on the computer. A standardized care plan is a prewritten plan created for a specific nursing diagnosis or clinical problem. The nurse individualizes the care plan for the client’s needs.