The nurse has just been assigned to the clinical care of a newly admitted patient.To know how best to care for the patient,the nurse uses the Nursing Process.Which step would the nurse probably undertake first?

A) Make an assessment
B) Make a diagnosis
C) Plan outcomes
D) Plan interventions

Nursing Process

A systematic method used by nurses to plan and provide patient care, involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Clinical Care

The direct healthcare services provided to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions.

Newly Admitted

Referring to a patient who has recently been admitted to a healthcare facility for treatment or observation.