A nurse manager is discussing critical pathway use during a staff meeting. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include as an outcome of critical pathway use?

A. Complete similar tasks for all clients before moving on to the next task:
While grouping similar tasks can be helpful, it may not always be the most efficient if client needs vary. Flexibility is needed to address immediate priorities.

B. Document nursing interventions as they are completed:
This ensures that documentation is accurate and timely, preventing delays and reducing the risk of forgetting important details later.

C. Skip breaks to complete tasks if short on time:
Skipping breaks is not a good time-management strategy. Breaks help prevent burnout and maintain productivity.

D. Complete the lowest priority task at the beginning of the shift:
Low-priority tasks should not be prioritized first; urgent, higher-priority tasks should be completed first to ensure client safety and care efficiency.

A. Placing the soiled dressing on a nearby table is not a safe handling technique because it can contaminate the surface and increase the risk of infection. Proper disposal of soiled dressings in a designated biohazard container is essential to maintain a sterile environment.

B. Opening sterile supplies prior to removing the old dressing can compromise the sterility of the supplies. It is important to remove the old dressing first, clean the wound, and then open sterile supplies to ensure they remain uncontaminated.

C. Discarding clean gloves after removing the old dressing demonstrates an understanding of infection control. This action prevents cross-contamination between the old dressing and the new sterile supplies, maintaining a sterile field.

D. Using gauze to clean the wound from the outside to the center is incorrect because it can spread bacteria from the surrounding skin into the wound. The proper technique is to clean from the center of the wound outward to prevent introducing contaminants into the wound.