What elements make up the nursing process? Select all that apply
1. Planning
2. Diagnosis
3. Evaluation
4. Assessment
5. Communication
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: The nursing process includes the steps nurses use to identify needs for care; analyze, prioritize, and plan for intervention; and evaluate the nursing care that is delivered to patients. This is a process of assessment and problem solving that occurs jointly with patients. The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation. While communication is vitally important in providing nursing care, it is not a separate step of the nursing process.
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