The nurse is planning care for a patient. She is using a standardized care plan for Impaired Walking related to left-side weakness. Which of the following activities will the nurse perform when individualizing the plan for the patient?
1) Validating conflicting data with the patient
2) Transcribing medical orders
3) Stating the frequency for ambulation
4) Performing a comprehensive assessment
ANS: 3
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