A director of nursing in a rehabilitation facility is planning to measure the quality of care provided. Which of the following audits should the director plan to use after clients are discharged to gather information about quality of care?

A. Prospective audit: A prospective audit evaluates care before it is provided, focusing on planned interventions rather than outcomes after discharge. It is not used to assess post-care quality. B. Outcome audit: Outcome audits measure the results of care, such as client recovery, complication rates, or satisfaction, after interventions have been completed. This type of audit is appropriate for gathering information about quality of care following discharge. C. Structure audit: Structure audits assess the resources, staffing, and organizational infrastructure used to deliver care. They do not measure client outcomes or post-discharge quality. D. Concurrent audit: Concurrent audits evaluate care while it is being provided, allowing immediate feedback and corrections. They are performed during hospitalization, not after discharge.