Which one of the following statements regarding clinical paths is correct?
A)This is a format for documenting nursing tasks and eliminates the need for other flow sheets,graphic forms,etc.
B)Discharge planning is initiated after the first "variance" occurs.
C)Use of critical paths reduce client complication rates and hospital costs.
D)All clients should be placed on a clinical path at the time of admission.

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Use of critical paths has been shown to reduce client complication rates and hospital costs. Clinical paths are not a format for documenting nursing tasks and do not eliminate the need for other forms of documentation. Discharge planning should be initiated as soon as possible, not only after a variance occurs. It is not necessary or appropriate to place all clients on a clinical path at the time of admission, as not all clients will have the same needs or course of treatment.

Which One of the Following Statements Regarding Clinical Paths Is