Which statement best describes the planning phase of the nursing process?
a. Administer insulin subcutaneously (subcut) in the abdominal area.
b. Patient is at high risk for falls related to hypotension.
c. The patient will state the expected adverse effects of medication by the end of the teaching session.
d. Itching has resolved; medication given is effective.
ANS: C
"The patient will state the expected adverse effects of medication by the end of the teaching session" is an example of a goal statement that is developed in the planning phase. Administration of insulin subcut is an example of the implementation phase. Noting a high risk for falls related to hypotension is an example of the second phase or nursing diagnosis. Stating that the medication given is effective is an example of the evaluation phase.
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