A Nurse Groups Patients with Criteria Such as "High Risk

A nurse groups patients with criteria such as "high risk for falls," "infection protocols," and "special communication needs" to determine the mix and number of staff needed on a telemetry unit. The nurse is using:

A) a patient classification system to determine safe staffing levels.
B) diagnostic-related groups for Medicare billing.
C) case management to coordinate care.
D) clinical pathways to determine care.