A patient's areas of strength are documented in which part of the plan of care?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Outcome identification
d. Interventions
e. Evaluation
A
Areas of strength are part of the nurse's assessment, and documentation is appropriate only in that part of the plan of care. This information is very important for the later steps of outcome identification and planning.
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