After the nurse has formulated expected outcomes, the next step of the nursing process is to:
A) outline evaluation strategies.
B) prepare an oral report.
C) document the rationale.
D) write the plan of care.
Ans: D
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Nurses work together with clients to identify goals and intervention strategies that will address identified problems.
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