Question

The quality improvement team reviews the records of clients on a monthly basis to determine whether protocols for pain assessment were followed. Which of the following best describes the major drawback to the team's approach?A) The client is no longer under the agency's care.
B) It is difficult to compare documentation of care to standards of care.
C) Records can be inaccurate or incomplete.
D) Team members may disagree on whether the standards of care were met.

Answer 1

Answer: A. the client is no longer under the agency's care

Explanation:

The major drawback approach of the team  is A. the client is no longer under the agency's care because with this method, issues are only found after customers have been discharged. While the expectation is that potential clients can receive better treatment, little can be done for those clients who received less than ideal treatment.

Hence, the correct option is A.