A nurse is caring for a patient with stress and is in the evaluation stage of the critical thinking model. Which actions will the nurse take?
a. Select nursing interventions and promote patient's adaptation to stress.
b. Establish short- and long-term goals with the patient experiencing stress.
c. Identify stress management interventions and achieve expected outcomes.
d. Reassess patient's stress-related symptoms and compare with expected outcomes.
ANS: D
During the evaluation stage, the nurse compares current stress-related symptoms against established measurable outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Selecting appropriate interventions and establishing goals are part of the planning process.
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