In the principles of teaching, which abbreviation is used to describe the nursing process?
A.
ABES
B.
AAPE
C.
APIE
D.
ABLE
ANS: C
The very simple formats APIE for the nursing process may be easily transformed into a teaching format. APIE stands for Assessment, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation.
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