The nurse is providing care to an ill child and his family. Which of the following activities reflects the use of the assessment step of the nursing process when providing care for children?
A) Collecting data about the child and family
B) Analyzing data to make judgments about the child's health state
C) Evaluating care provided by the interdisciplinary team
D) Developing a care plan that incorporates child goals
A
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