You are following the care plan that was created for a patient newly admitted to your unit. Which of the following aspects of the care plan would be considered a nursing implementation?
A) The patient will express an understanding of her diagnosis.
B) The patient appears diaphoretic.
C) The patient is at risk for aspiration.
D) Ambulate the patient twice per day with partial assistance.
Ans: D
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Implementation refers to carrying out the plan of nursing care. The other listed options exemplify goals, assessment findings, and diagnoses.
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