A nurse determines that the patient's condition has improved and has met expected outcomes. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse exhibiting?

A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation

Nursing Process

A systematic approach used by nurses to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

Expected Outcomes

Expected conditions of a patient at the end of therapy or a disease process, including the degree of wellness and the need for continuing care, medications, support, counseling, or education.