A Nursing Student Has Reviewed a Hospitalized Child's Chart, Interviewed

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nursing student has reviewed a hospitalized child's chart, interviewed her mother, and performed a physical assessment. The next step in developing a nursing care plan for this child is to:

• A) Identify measurable outcomes with a time line
• B) Identify specific nursing implementations for the child
• C) Determine appropriate nursing diagnoses
• D) State nursing actions related to the child's medical diagnosis

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