The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client. Which nursing actions indicate that the phases of evaluation were completed by the nurse appropriately?
1. Client problems updated
2. Data linked to NOC indicators
3. Data compared to desired outcomes
4. Interventions changed on the care plan
5. Physician notified of changes in the care plan
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: The evaluation phase has five components. Updating the client problems indicates that the plan of care was modified.
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