The nurse who is caring for a patient with mental illness has performed the nursing assessment and formulated the nursing diagnosis. What is the purpose of the next phase of the nursing process?

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2. The next phase of the nursing process in the planning phase. During this phase, the nurse establishes measurable goals and outcomes is order to plan for appropriate interventions. The mental status assessment occurs during, not after, the nursing assessment. Implementation and evaluation occur after the planning phase.

The Nurse Who Is Caring for a Patient with Mental