The nurse decides to administer tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of the ibuprofen she has been giving one of her orthopedic patients, in accordance with the prescriber's order. Which step of the nursing process does this address?
a. Assessment
b. Nursing diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
D
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A Assessment involves the gathering of data.
B When formulating a nursing diagnosis, the nurse critically examines and analyzes the data, and then identifies the patient's response to a problem. The nurse may then determine priorities.
C Planning involves establishing goals and expected outcomes of care.
D Taking appropriate action demonstrates the implementation step of the nursing process.
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