An LPN/LVN is assisting the RN in the development of goals and ...

[Tirant22]

An LPN/LVN is assisting the RN in the development of goals and interventions for a patient's plan of care. The LPN/LVN is participating in which step of the nursing process?
 
  a. Planning
  b. Evaluation
  c. Data collection
  d. Implementation

Question 2

A nurse is gathering and reviewing information about a patient. The nurse is participating in which step of the nursing process?
 
  a. Planning
  b. Evaluation
  c. Data collection
  d. Implementation

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nursing process consists of collecting data (assessment), nursing diagnosis (which is the RN's responsibility), planning, implementation, and evaluating nursing care. Planning involves assisting the RN in the development of nursing diagnosis, goals, and interventions for a patient's plan of care and maintaining patient safety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nursing process consists of collecting data (assessment), nursing diagnosis (which is the RN's responsibility), planning, implementation, and evaluating nursing care. Data collection is a systematic gathering and review of information about the patient, which is communicated to appropriate members of the health team.