After administering pain medication, the nurse returns to check the client's level of comfort. In which stage is the nursing process functioning?
1. Assessment
2. Evaluation
3. Planning
4. Implementation
Answer: 2
1. Assessment is done prior to giving pain medication to determine whether the medication is needed.
2. Evaluation is determining whether the treatment or medication was effective.
3. Planning is completed after assessment and is a determination of the nursing needs of the client.
4. Implementation would be administering the medication.
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