Which of the following group of terms best describes the nursing process?
A) nursing goals, medical terminology, linear
B) nurse-centered, single focus, blended skills
C) patient-centered, systematic, outcomes-oriented
D) family-centered, single point in time, intuitive
Ans: C
The nursing process is a patient-centered, systematic, outcomes-oriented method of caring that provides a framework for nursing practice. It is nursing practice in action.
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