Which of the following nursing interventions is the best example of the implementation step of the nursing process?
1. Determining that the client's ankle edema is worse after he ambulates
2. Asking the client to rate his ankle pain after receiving oral pain medication
3. Arranging for the client to receive pain medication 30 minutes before his ordered ambulation
4. Crushing the client's pain medication to facilitate easier swallowing and thus minimize the risk of choking
ANS: 4
Taking appropriate action demonstrates the implementation step of the nursing process. Assess-ment involves the gathering of data. Assessment involves the gathering of data. Planning in-volves establishing goals and expected outcomes of care.
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