A nurse caring for a patient is describing the steps for carrying out nursing activities that will assist in achieving patient goals. The nurse is in which phase of the nursing process?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Ans: B
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The planning phase of the nursing process involves describing steps for carrying out nursing activities that will assist in achieving patient goals or expected outcomes. The assessment phase involves collecting facts by means of a physical examination and through information supplied by the patient or the patient's family. During the implementation phase, the nurse carries out a defined plan of action. Evaluation is a decision-making process that involves determining the effectiveness of the nursing interventions in meeting the expected outcomes.
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