Asked by Daysha S Spann on Jul 08, 2024
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The nurse has gathered her assessment data and notes several significant changes in the client's health status.The client's weight has increased by 5 lb over the past 24 hours,he is short of breath,and crackles are auscultated at both lung bases.To which step of the Nursing Process should the nurse proceed after organizing these data?
A) Diagnosis
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Nursing Process
A systematic approach used by nurses to assess patients, diagnose needs, plan and implement care, and evaluate patient outcomes.
Assessment Data
Information and data collected during an evaluation process, often used to make decisions or diagnoses.
Health Status
A description of a person's overall health, accounting for physical, psychological, and social well-being.
- Explain the methodical strategy of the Nursing Process in the provision of nursing care.
- Acknowledge the importance of ongoing evaluation within the Nursing Process.
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Sebastian greyjoyJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
After gathering and analyzing the assessment data,the nurse should next formulate a nursing diagnosis.The other options are not done until after the problem has been diagnosed.The problem is used to plan goals,which are then used to plan interventions.After implementing the intervention(s),evaluation is done to identify change in health status and determine whether goals have been met. Nursing Process: Diagnosis Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Cognitive
Learning Objectives
- Explain the methodical strategy of the Nursing Process in the provision of nursing care.
- Acknowledge the importance of ongoing evaluation within the Nursing Process.