On the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) exam, when the candidate is asked to set goals in collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse is being tested in the area of:
a. assessment.
b. planning.
c. analysis.
d. implementation.
ANS: B
Correct: Setting goals is one of the first steps in the planning process.
Incorrect:
a. Assessment involves data collection, as is achieved through diagnostic tests and physical assessment.
c. Analysis is the "breakdown" of data to establish a nursing diagnosis.
d. Implementation is carrying out the plan of care.
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