A patient is being discharged from the hospital with wound care dressing changes. The nurse recommends a referral for home health nursing care. The nurse is using which standard of practice?
A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Implementation

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As a care provider, the nurse follows the nursing process to assess patient data, prioritize Nursing diagnoses, plan the care of the patient, implement the appropriate interventions, and evaluate care in an ongoing cycle. In recommending a referral, the nurse is, in effect, planning care.

A Patient Is Being Discharged from the Hospital with Wound