What is the purpose of a nursing care plan, and what are its typical components?

• A. To provide individualized care and coordinate interventions; components include nursing diagnoses, goals/outcomes, interventions, and evaluation criteria.
• B. To document only the diagnosis and medications; components include only diagnosis and medication list.
• C. To prepare hospital budget; components include staffing, equipment, and supply inventory.
• D. To schedule physician rounds; components include rounds timing and consult notes.

Answer: (A)