What is the primary purpose of the outcome identification and planning step of the nursing process?
A) To collect and analyze data to establish a database
B) To interpret and analyze data so as to identify health problems
C) To write appropriate client-centered nursing diagnoses
D) To design a plan of care for and with the client
Ans: D
The primary purpose of outcome identification and planning is to design a plan of care for (and with) the client that, once implemented, results in the prevention, reduction, or resolution of client health problems and the attainment of the client's health expectations, as identified in the client outcomes.
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