The nurse demonstrates application of the nursing process by: (Select all that apply.)
a. performing a head-to-toe assessment.
b. updating the patient care plan on a weekly basis.
c. evaluating if patient goals have been met.
d. determining if nursing interventions need to be changed based on lack of patient progress toward meeting goals.
e. ensuring that all personnel caring for the patient are implementing the care plan and working toward the same goals.
A, C, D, E
The nursing care plan should be updated as necessary, not just on a weekly basis. Concepts of the nursing process are demonstrated by performing orderly, logical head-to-toe assessments, as well as ongoing evaluation of patient goals and interventions to meet those goals.
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