Which of the following terms describes an unexpected occurrence when the unit documentation is a critical pathway?
A) Incident
B) Variance
C) Deviation
D) Charting by exception

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A variance is an unexpected occurrence or deviation from the expected pathway or plan of care. This can include things like a delay in medication administration or a patient refusing a treatment. Incidents may also describe unexpected occurrences, but they do not necessarily involve the unit documentation or critical pathways. Deviation and charting by exception are terms that describe specific documentation practices, and do not necessarily relate to unexpected occurrences.

Which of the Following Terms Describes an Unexpected Occurrence When