The nursing process includes six phases: (1) ____________________, (2) ____________________, (3) ________________________, (4) ____________________, (5) ____________________, and (6) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
1 . assessment
2 . nursing diagnosis
3 . outcome identification
4 . planning
5 . implementation
6 . evaluation
Rationale: The nursing process includes six phases. It is a dynamic process that uses information in a meaningful way through problem-solving strategies to place the patient, family, or community in an optimal health state. The physical, emotional, mental, developmental, spiritual, and cultural assessments provide the foundation for the other steps of the nursing process.
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