An LPN/LVN is assisting the RN in the development of goals and interventions for a patient's plan of care. The LPN/LVN is participating in which step of the nursing process?
a. Planning
b. Evaluation
c. Data collection
d. Implementation
ANS: A
The nursing process consists of collecting data (assessment), nursing diagnosis (which is the RN's responsibility), planning, implementation, and evaluating nursing care. Planning involves assisting the RN in the development of nursing diagnosis, goals, and interventions for a patient's plan of care and maintaining patient safety.
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