A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the home. The nurse should place a referral to which of the following resources to assist the client with this need?

The correct answer is choice A: Compare data from clients' records regarding skin integrity with established criteria.

Choice A rationale:

Comparing data from clients' records regarding skin integrity with established criteria (Choice A) is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of the plan to decrease pressure injuries. This action helps identify trends, improvements, or areas that still need attention.

Choice B rationale:

Measuring staff attendance at an educational program on managing pressure injuries (Choice B) assesses staff participation but does not directly evaluate the plan's impact on pressure injury rates. Attendance does not necessarily translate to improved implementation.

Choice C rationale:

Interviewing clients regarding their satisfaction with their care (Choice C) focuses on client satisfaction rather than evaluating the effectiveness of the plan in reducing pressure injuries. While satisfaction is important, it does not directly measure the plan's success.

Choice D rationale:

Monitoring use of supplies used to prevent pressure injuries (Choice D) provides information on resource utilization but does not provide comprehensive data on the plan's effectiveness. It does not account for the effectiveness of staff adherence to pressure injury prevention protocols.

Choice A rationale:

Giving change-of-shift report at the client's bedside is not appropriate due to privacy concerns. The client's room is not a private area for discussing their medical information, and other clients or visitors might overhear sensitive details. A more appropriate location, such as a designated nursing station, should be used for shift handoffs.

Choice B rationale:

Providing client information over the phone to callers identifying themselves as family is incorrect. Even if the caller identifies as family, the nurse cannot verify their identity over the phone. Sharing confidential client information without proper verification violates confidentiality policies and can compromise the client's privacy.

Choice C rationale:

Stating that the client cannot see their medical record because it is considered property of the facility is incorrect. Clients have the legal right to access their medical records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While the physical record might be owned by the facility, clients have the right to review their medical information.

Choice D rationale:

Access to client information is limited to direct care providers is the correct statement. Confidentiality requirements dictate that only authorized individuals involved in the client's care, treatment, or payment processes have access to their medical information. This helps protect the client's privacy and ensures that sensitive information is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.