Which step of the nursing process is being used when the nurse decides whether an ethical dilemma exists?
a. Analysis
b. Planning
c. Evaluation
d. Assessment
ANS: A
When a nurse uses the collected data to determine whether an ethical dilemma exists, the data are being analyzed. Planning is done after the data have been analyzed. Evaluation occurs once the outcome has been achieved. Assessment is the data collection phase.
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