According to Fayol, controlling is a function of management. Controlling compares to what phase of the nursing process?
a. Evaluation
b. Diagnosis
c. Assessment
d. Implementation
ANS: A
The act of controlling involves comparing expected results of the planned work with the actual results. In the nursing process, evaluation is comparable to controlling. The planning function of a manager is comparable to the assessment, diagnosis, and planning portions of the nursing process.
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