When the LPN/LVN participates in the evaluation phase of the nursing process, she or he compares the patient's responses with the
a. nursing orders.
b. outcome criteria.
c. nursing diagnosis.
d. database.
ANS: B
The process of determining outcome attainment involves comparing actual patient outcomes with desired patient outcomes.
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