The nurse is developing a plan of care for a recently admitted client to the medical-surgical unit. Which is the basis for the plan and implementation of the client's care?
1. The nursing diagnosis.
2. The objective data.
3. The subjective data.
4. Client goals.
Correct Answer: 1
The nursing diagnosis is the basis for the plan and implementation of care delivered to the client. Objective and subjective data are collected and used to formulate the nursing diagnosis. Client goals are developed to determine the success of the care delivered.
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