The nurse completes collecting data from a client and determines a list of problems. Which step in the nursing process should the nurse perform next?
1. Assess
2. Diagnose
3. Plan
4. Evaluate
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Assessment is the process of collecting data.
Rationale 2: Diagnosing is putting a label on the problem.
Rationale 3: The planning portion of the nursing process involves setting criteria, weighting the criteria, and seeking/examining alternatives when compared to the decision-making process.
Rationale 4: Evaluating is reviewing the outcome.
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