A nurse is implementing plan-do-check-act. Which of the following actions is the nurse going to perform?
a. Documentation of client care
b. Obtain certification in a specialty area
c. Review data after changing practice
d. Provide equal access to care
ANS: C
Reviewing data is part of the "Check" step, where data is reviewed, results are analyzed, and what has been learned through the process change is identified. Documentation of client care, obtaining certification, and providing equal access to care are not part of the plan-do-check-act process.
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