What activity is carried out during the implementing step of the nursing process?
A) Assessments are made to identify human responses to health problems.
B) Mutual goals are established and desired client outcomes are determined.
C) Planned nursing actions (interventions) are carried out.
D) Desired outcomes are evaluated and, if necessary, the plan is modified.
Ans: C
During the implementing step of the nursing process, nursing actions (interventions) planned during the planning step are carried out.
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