"The newborn will maintain a patent airway as evidenced by regular, unlabored respirations with no cyanosis or pallor." The nurse recognizes this to be which step of the nursing process?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
During the planning phase of the nursing process, comprehensive nursing care is planned and stated as specific, individualized, measurable goals.
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