What is the primary purpose of the nursing evaluation process?
a. To determine the effectiveness of the nursing care provided
b. To identify interventions that are ineffective in achieving client goals
c. To establish the progress the client is making toward health and wellness
d. To critique the nurse's ability to implement appropriate nursing interventions
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A The primary purpose of the nursing evaluation process is to determine the effectiveness of nursing care.
B The option, "To identify interventions that are ineffective in achieving client goals," is an example of evaluation but does not reflect the primary purpose of nursing evaluation.
C The option, "To establish the progress the client is making toward health and wellness," is an example of evaluation but does not reflect the primary purpose of nursing evaluation.
D The option, "To critique the nurse's ability to implement appropriate nursing interventions," is an example of evaluation but does not reflect the primary purpose of nursing evaluation.
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