Which are considered phases of the nursing process? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diagnosis
b. Prediction
c. Assessment
d. Evaluation
e. Implementation
f.
Outcome identification
ANS: A, C, D, E, F
The nursing process consists of six dynamic and interrelated phases: diagnosis, assessment, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prediction is not a phase of the nursing process.
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