A nurse is implementing basic program planning. Which of the following would occur during the formulating stage?
a. The client and provider analyze available solutions.
b. The best plan for funding is presented to administrators.
c. The provider group identifies solutions.
d. The client identifies problems.
ANS: D
The first step in the planning process involves the identification of problems, which occurs in the formulating stage. The provider group identifies solutions during the conceptualizing phase. The available solutions are analyzed during the evaluating phase. The best plan is presented and cho-sen during the implementing phase.
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