During the assessment phase of the nursing process, the LPN/LVN is expected to
a. establish goals and outcome criteria.
b. collect data about the patient.
c. determine whether established goals have been met.
d. plan interventions to implement for the patient.
ANS: B
Data are collected as part of the assessment phase. This is the only option that relates to assessment.
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