The phases of the nursing process in which the LPN/LVN participates with the greatest degree of independence are
a. goal setting and evaluation.
b. planning and implementation.
c. data collection and implementation.
d. evaluation and data collection.
ANS: C
The LPN/LVN curriculum trains graduates to collect data and implement a variety of nursing interventions, making a high degree of independence possible in these areas. Goal setting, evaluation, and planning all require a greater degree of interdependence with the RN.
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