Question

a client was admitted 2 days ago with sepsis. the nurse updates the clients care plan based on improvements in the clients condition. this is an example of which type of planning?

ongoing
initial
outcome
discharge

Explanation:

Analyze the clinical scenario

The scenario describes a nurse updating an existing care plan for a client admitted 2 days ago with sepsis, adjusting it to reflect improvements in the client's condition.

Evaluate the types of nursing planning

Using the Individualized Care Planning and Ongoing Assessment knowledge points:

• Initial planning is completed during the admission assessment to develop the preliminary care plan.
• Ongoing planning is continuous and dynamic, occurring as the nurse obtains new information and evaluates the client's responses to care, allowing updates to the care plan.
• Discharge planning focuses on anticipating and planning for the client's needs after leaving the healthcare facility.
• Outcome is a component of the planning phase (identifying measurable goals) rather than a distinct type of planning phase itself.

Since the nurse is updating an active care plan during the stay based on clinical changes, this is ongoing planning.

Answer:

• Ongoing (Correct answer)
• Initial
• Outcome
• Discharge