The nurse is planning care for a newly admitted patient with mental illness. According to the nursing process, what is the nurse's next action, after formulating the patient's nursing diagnosis?
1. Evaluate goals for their appropriateness.
2. Identify problems and their priority in care.
3. Assess the patient according to the stated diagnosis.
4. Implement interventions according to the stated diagnosis.
Answer: 2
Explanation: Once the nurse has formulated the patient's nursing diagnosis, the nurse will identify problems and their priority in care. This occurs during the planning phase of the nursing process. Assessment occurs prior to diagnosis. Implementation and evaluation occur after planning.
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