A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has had repeated hospitalizations for episodes of hyperglycemia. The parents tell the nurse that they can't keep track of everything that has to be done to care for their child. The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom management with the parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. These activities are completed in which step of the nursing process?

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The activities described, such as reviewing medications, diet, and symptom management, and creating a daily checklist, are part of the Implementation step of the nursing process. This step involves putting the care plan into action to achieve the health goals set for the patient.

A 5-Year-Old Child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Has Had