Nursing staff members are conducting a process evaluation. This type of evaluation will include:
a. comparing the client's current status with the expected outcomes.
b. measuring if nursing care is adequate, appropriate, and effective.
c. determining if the health care agency is able to provide services needed to its client population.
d. determining if the right team member is performing a specified nursing task.
ANS: B
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