A hospital is considering implementing the use of critical pathways and case management. Which statements by a nurse would indicate to the nurse manager that more education should be provided? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. Critical pathways are designed to direct the care of many disciplines. There is no reason to believe that physical therapy will no longer be available to help with client ambulation.
2. Variances are written when the client is not making progress according to the critical pathway.
3. The critical pathway orients staff to the outcomes that should be achieved by the client each day.
4. If the client has variance from the critical pathway, it may be revised.
5. Critical paths use resources appropriate to the care needed, and thereby reduce cost and length of stay.

A Hospital Is Considering Implementing the Use of Critical Pathways