In which step of the nursing process does the nurse provide nursing care interventions to patients?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
ANS: C
In the five-step nursing process, the implementation phase involves providing direct and indirect nursing care interventions to patients. The nurse gathers data during the assessment phase and mutually sets goals and prioritizes care during the planning phase. During the evaluation phase, the nurse determines the effectiveness of interventions.
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