When applied to pharmacology, what does the implementation phase involve? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Documentation
2. Administration of the drug
3. Evaluation of goals
4. Providing client teaching
5. Formulating a nursing diagnosis
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Rationale 1: Documentation is included in the implementation phase.
Rationale 2: Administration of the drug is included in the implementation phase.
Rationale 3: Evaluation of goals is incorrect because this is the evaluation phase, not the implementation phase.
Rationale 4: Client teaching is included in the implementation phase.
Rationale 5: Formulating a nursing diagnosis is included in the diagnosis phase.
Global Rationale: The implementation phase includes documentation, administering medications, and providing client teaching. Evaluation of goals is included in the evaluation phase and formulating a nursing diagnosis is included in the diagnosis phase.
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