A nurse is applying the nursing process and is involved in establishing priorities. The nurse is most likely in which phase of the nursing process?
A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Outcome identification and planning
D) Implementation
Ans: C
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During outcome identification and planning, the nurse establishes priorities as well as client goals and outcome criteria for outcome identification. During this phase, the nurse also plans nursing interventions and writes the plan of care. Assessment involves data collection; diagnosis involves identifying client problems. Implementation involves putting the plan of care into action.
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