Which task is included in the assessment step of the nursing process?
a. Establishing patient goals/outcomes
b. Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP)
c. Measuring goal/outcome achievement
d. Collecting and communicating data
ANS: D
Data are collected and communicated in the assessment phase of the nursing process. Establishing goals is the function of planning. Implementing the NCP is the function of implementation. Measuring outcome achievement is the function of evaluation.
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