What is the primary goal of the planning phase of the nursing process?
A) to identify goals for the client
B) to prepare a plan of care
C) to establish priorities for care
D) to acknowledge client needs
Ans: B
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The planning phase involves preparing a client plan of care, which directs the activities of the nursing staff in the provision of client care.
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