Which statement is least accurate regarding the evaluation step of the nursing process?
a. Evaluation brings closure to the nursing process.
b. Evaluation measures the patient's progress toward achievement of expected outcomes.
c. Evaluation promotes nursing accountability.
d. Evaluation serves as the basis for modifica-tion of the plan of care.
A
The purposes of evaluation include determining the patient's progress toward achievement of expected outcomes, determining the effectiveness of nursing care, determining the overall quality of care provided, and promoting nursing accountability.
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