5 Questions
What is the second step in the nursing care plan according to the American Nurses Association?
Nursing diagnosis
During which phase of the nursing process are nursing interventions performed?
Implementation
What is the purpose of a nursing care plan?
To guide nurses in understanding the patient's condition and providing care
What is considered the backbone of nursing?
Nursing intervention
What defines a nursing intervention?
Performing actions to achieve clients/patients goals
Study Notes
Nursing Care Plan
- The second step in the nursing care plan is to set priorities and establish goals.
Nursing Process
- Nursing interventions are performed during the implementation phase of the nursing process.
Purpose of Nursing Care Plan
- The purpose of a nursing care plan is to outline the course of action to achieve the desired patient outcomes.
Backbone of Nursing
- The nursing process is considered the backbone of nursing.
Nursing Intervention
- A nursing intervention is a specific action or task that nurses perform to achieve a specific patient outcome or goal.
Test your knowledge of the essential steps involved in creating a nursing care plan according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). This quiz covers patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, patient outcomes, interventions, and evaluation.
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