A Nurse Is Evaluating and Revising a Plan of Care

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse is evaluating and revising a plan of care for a client with cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform before revising a plan of care?

• A) Discuss any lack of progress with the client.
• B) Collect information on abnormal functions.
• C) Identify the client's health-related problems.
• D) Select appropriate nursing interventions.

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