Decentralization occurs when:

Choice A reason: Immediate access to staffing schedules is a benefit for administrative purposes but is not directly related to the use of point-of-care devices for patient care.

Choice B reason: Immediate documentation of care is a key advantage of point-of-care devices, allowing for real-time recording of patient information, which can improve care quality and efficiency.

Choice C reason: Comparison of patient data with previous data is important for ongoing patient assessment but is not the primary rationale for the use of point-of-care devices.

Choice D reason: While point-of-care devices can potentially reduce medication errors, this choice is not as directly related to the immediate documentation of care as Choice B is.

Choice A reason: Calling the provider is important but not the first step in response to a severe weather code. The immediate safety and assessment of the client take precedence.

Choice B reason: Checking vital signs is the first step in assessing the client’s current health status and determining the need for immediate interventions during severe weather conditions.

Choice C reason: Notifying risk management is a subsequent step after initial client assessment and ensuring safety, as they will coordinate the broader institutional response to the severe weather event.

Choice D reason: Completing an incident report is one of the final steps after managing the immediate risks and communicating with the necessary parties, to document the event and the response taken.

Choice E reason: Instructing the client to remain in bed until further notice is a critical early step to ensure the client’s safety, especially if there is a risk of injury from the severe weather conditions.