The nurse is acting in the planning function as a manager. Which of the following stages should be completed first?
a. Set the plan
b. Assess the situation and future trends
c. Convert plan into action statement
d. Set the goals
ANS: D
The planning function of a manager is comparable to the assessment, diagnosis, and planning portions of the nursing process. It includes four stages: (1) Setting goals, (2) assessing the current situation and future trends, (3) setting the plan, and (4) converting the plan into an action statement.
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