Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the outcome of care that was provided to a patient. Which nursing process ... (Read 137 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the outcome of care that was provided to a patient. Which nursing process step is the nurse implementing?

1. Evaluation
2. Assessment
3. Implementation
4. Planning

Question 2

A nurse working on a quality improvement study wants to evaluate a patient care process. What should the nurse use to evaluate this process?

1. Nursing process
2. Critical pathway
3. Variance analysis
4. Evidence-based practice

chloejackso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

The evaluation step allows the nurse to determine whether the plan was effective and whether to continue, revise, or terminate the plan. The outcome criteria that were established during the planning step provide the basis for evaluation. During the assessment phase, the nurse is actively collecting data. Implementation is the phase of the nursing process during which the nurse performs interventions. Determining the needs of the patient and devising a plan of action take place during the planning phase.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The nursing process can serve as a framework for the evaluation of quality care. The use of critical pathways, variance analysis, and evidence-based practice would not provide the best, recommended means to evaluate a patient care process.