What information should be included in a basic care plan update?

• A. Resident’s current needs, any changes observed, and actions taken by the CNA.
• B. The nurse’s personal assessment of the resident’s character.
• C. The facility's dietary menu for the week.
• D. The resident's family medical history.

Answer: (A)

Updates to a basic care plan should capture the resident’s current needs, any changes observed since the last update, and the actions the CNA has taken in response. This trio keeps the plan accurate, guides ongoing care, and communicates to the nurse and the rest of the team what needs attention next. Including current needs ensures care matches what the resident requires now; noting changes helps catch new or evolving issues early; and recording actions taken shows exactly what interventions were performed and what follow-up is needed. Items like personal character assessments, the weekly dietary menu, or the resident’s family medical history aren’t part of a standard care plan update.