A patient who has limited finances and limited capacity for education requires home healthcare for a chronic illness. For the nurse to provide a high level of care to this patient, she must first
A) Implement critical-thinking skills
B) Develop a relationship with the patient
C) Engage the services of a social worker
D) Determine what care has been provided
Question 2
The nurse assesses a patient's blood pressure, which was 160/90. Two hours following the administration of hydrochlorothiazide, the nurse reassesses the blood pressure at 140/78. This nursing action is
A) Evaluation
B) Assessment
C) Planning
D) Implementation
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