Which of these provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions to achieve the goals for which the nurse is accountable?
a. medical diagnosis c. nursing process
b. nursing diagnosis d. specific orders
B
By using the nursing process, nurses can apply a systematic thought process to client situations to make the best possible decisions about what the client needs and how these needs can be achieved. The process also helps nurses analyze situations and communicate effectively with a client's family members and other members of the health care team. The steps of the nursing process are dynamic and include assessment, diagnosis, planning and outcome identification, implementation, and evaluation.
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