The nurse notes that assessment data indicate a change in a client's condition.What should the nurse ask before changing this client's plan of care?
(Select all that apply)
A)How difficult will it be to change the care plan?
B)Are the new data complete?
C)Are the new data accurate?
D)Do the new data require a change in the care plan?
E)Will the primary medical provider agree with the need to alter the care plan?

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Before changing a client's plan of care based on new assessment data, the nurse should consider whether the new data are complete, accurate, and require a change in the plan of care. The difficulty of changing the plan of care and the opinions of the primary medical provider are not as important as ensuring that the client receives appropriate and effective care based on accurate and complete assessment data.

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