A patient admitted with right leg thrombophlebitis is to be discharged from an acute-care facility. The nurse notes that the patient's leg is pain-free, without redness or edema. Which step of the nursing process does this reflect?
A) Assessment
B) Analysis
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Ans: D
Feedback: The nursing actions described constitute evaluation of the expected outcomes. The findings show that the expected outcomes have been achieved. Assessment consists of the patient's history, physical examination, and laboratory studies. Analysis consists of considering assessment information to derive the appropriate nursing diagnosis. Implementation is the phase of the nursing process where the nurse puts the care plan into action.
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