A client is admitted to a long-term care facility.What does the nurse have to use to adhere to federal law?
A) The Minimum Data Set (MDS)for assessment
B) Situation-background-assessment-recommendation (SBAR)for reporting
C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)guidelines prior to surgery
D) The Joint Commission guidelines for discharge planning

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The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a federally mandated tool for comprehensive assessment of residents in long-term care facilities. It is used to determine each resident's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning and guide care planning. Adhering to this tool is necessary to comply with federal law.

A Client Is Admitted to a Long-Term Care Facility