When the nurse administers pain medication to a postoperative client, the phase of the nursing process that is occurring is:
A) assessment.
B) nursing diagnosis.
C) planning.
D) implementation.
Ans: D
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Implementation refers to the action phase of the nursing process, in which nursing care is provided.
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