Question

Which step is taken by the nurse during the nursing diagnosis phase?

• A. Data collection
• B. Identification of nursing problems
• C. Implementation of nursing interventions
• D. Evaluation of patient outcomes

Hint:

Remember the ADPIE sequential framework:
Assessment $\rightarrow$ Data Collection
Diagnosis $\rightarrow$ Problem Identification
Planning $\rightarrow$ Goal Setting
Implementation $\rightarrow$ Care Execution
Evaluation $\rightarrow$ Outcome Checking

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the nursing process.
The main phases are assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Each phase has a different purpose.

Step 2: Focus on nursing diagnosis.
After assessment data is collected, the nurse analyzes the data and identifies the patient's actual or potential health problems. That identified problem is written as a nursing diagnosis.

Step 3: Select the matching action.
So the diagnosis phase is about identifying patient problems from the assessment findings.
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