A 7-year-old child is admitted for acute appendicitis. The parents are questioning the nurse about expectations during the child's recovery. Which information tool would be most useful in answering a parent's questions about the timing of key events?

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Clinical pathways are specific plans of care that outline key events and expected timings for patients undergoing specific procedures or treatments. In the case of a child with acute appendicitis, a clinical pathway could be used to provide the parents with information on expected recovery time, including when the child may be able to resume normal activities and return to school. The other options, Healthy People 2020, child mortality statistics, and national clinical practice guidelines, are important resources for healthcare professionals but are not as directly applicable to answering a parent's questions about the recovery process for their child.

A 7-Year-Old Child Is Admitted for Acute Appendicitis