Which of the following activities would the nurse expect to complete during the evaluation phase of the nursing process in drug therapy?
A) Compare the outcome expected with the actual patient outcome
B) Reconsider core drug knowledge and core patient variables
C) Ask questions to prepare an effective patient education program
D) Establish a baseline for the patient's treatment and care
A
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