During which stage of the nursing process does the nurse test the completeness and validity of her community nursing diagnosis?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Ans: B
The completeness and validity of the diagnoses that have been derived will be tested during the next stage of the nursing process and will form the foundation of that stage—the planning of a health program.
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