A client with cancer expresses interest in increasing his activity lev

A client with cancer expresses interest in increasing his activity level. The nurse begins by as-sessing baseline data regarding the client’s current activity patterns.

The nurse uses professional standards to develop a plan of care for this client. Professional standards are important because they:
1. Are developed by government agencies
2. Establish scientifically proven guidelines
3. Shift responsibility for the plan of care from the nurse
4. Are required by all healthcare organizations

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Standards of care often establish scientifically proven guidelines for selecting effective nursing interventions.