The RN develops an outcome standard of "client will ambulate with an assistive device 60 feet with assistance twice a day" for a patient who had a hip replacement. What part of the nursing process is involved with this outcome statement?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
B
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Establishing the outcomes and actions will help the client achieve the overall goals of care. Assessment is the careful observation and evaluation of a client's health status by the collection of data. Implementation is putting the plan into action, and evaluation is determining the client's responses to the care provided.
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