Nurse Q has gathered data on his patient's behaviors and status regarding pain management while on his shift.These include: nonverbal behaviors,respiratory rate,and pain rating.Which phase of the PDSA cycle is Nurse Q working under?

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By gathering data on his patient's pain status,Nurse Q has been acting according to the doing phase of the PDSA cycle.In the studying phase,Nurse Q would study the findings for this patient and others to help determine what processes might be improved to enhance pain management for the unit.In the acting phase,Nurse Q would implement the process improvement changes for pain management as decided by the pain management group for the unit and the health care provider.In the planning phase,Nurse Q would ask initial questions in order to plan appropriate care.

Nurse Q Has Gathered Data on His Patient's Behaviors and Status