The nurse has implemented a community-wide immunization program for seasonal influenza. Once the program has ended, what action by the nurse is best?
a. Begin planning for next year's program.
b. Send mail surveys to participants.
c. Determine financial gains or losses.
d. Evaluate the program and outcomes.
ANS: D
The last step of the nursing process is evaluation. The nurse should evaluate the program to see if interventions had the desired effect. Evaluation could include surveys or looking at financial outcomes, but those are only limited aspects of the process. Planning for next year's event should not occur until after evaluation has been completed.
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