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The nurse is caring for a client with skin breakdown of the coccyx area.The physician has ordered a medication to be applied to the area.In applying the medication,the nurse is practicing which aspect of the Nursing Process?
A) Assessment
B) Planning interventions
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Nursing Process
A systematic approach in nursing that involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide patient care.
Skin Breakdown
The deterioration or damage of skin integrity, often resulting from prolonged pressure or friction and leading to conditions like ulcers or bedsores.
Coccyx Area
The region in the lower back where the coccyx (tailbone) is located, which can be a source of pain due to injury or strain.
- Detail the systematic methodology of the Nursing Process in the execution of nursing care.
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Lindsay SchwartzJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Application of a medication to the coccyx area is an "action." The nurse both plans and carries out the intervention.The nurse carries out (and records)interventions in the implementation phase.Evaluation is done after the plan (or nursing action)is implemented. Nursing Process: Implementation Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Cognitive
Learning Objectives
- Detail the systematic methodology of the Nursing Process in the execution of nursing care.