After administering pain medication, the nurse returns to check the client's level of comfort. This stage of the nursing process is known as:
A)
assessment.
B)
planning.
C)
implementation.
D)
evaluation.
D
Explanation:
A)
In the evaluation step the nurse determines if the interventions were effective.
Analysis/Diagnosis
Evaluation
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B)
In the evaluation step the nurse determines if the interventions were effective.
Analysis/Diagnosis
Evaluation
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
C)
In the evaluation step the nurse determines if the interventions were effective.
Analysis/Diagnosis
Evaluation
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D)
In the evaluation step the nurse determines if the interventions were effective.
Analysis/Diagnosis
Evaluation
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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