After Gathering and Analyzing Data and Identifying Patient Needs, the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

After gathering and analyzing data and identifying patient needs, the nurse begins the implementation phase of developing a plan of care. Which is the best example of the implementation phase of the nursing process?

• A)Patient verbalizes pain is reduced from 8 to 3 after receiving pain medication.
• B)Nurse observes that patient has a small, quarter-sized skin tear over coccyx area.
• C)Nurse writes in the care plan: Patient requires two-person assist with ambulation to bathroom.
• D)Nurse inserts urinary catheter after reporting to physician the patient's inability to void.

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