The nurse is completing a mental status examination for a newly admitted patient. In which part of the nursing process is the nurse functioning?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
ANS: A
A mental status examination is part of the assessment phase, though it may be done again during the evaluation phase to determine progress toward goals. B. C. An examination is not completed during the planning or implementation phases of the nursing process.
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