The nurse caring for a client administers medications as per the physician's order. What stage of the nursing process is the nurse completing for the client when administering medications?
A) Planning
B) Nursing diagnosis
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
C
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The implementation stage of the nursing process involves the actual giving of nursing care. Planning is the development of goals for care and possible activities to meet them. Nursing diagnosis is the statement of the client's actual or potential problem. Evaluation is the measurement of the effectiveness of nursing care.
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