Setting priorities among identified nursing diagnoses is the first step in the planning process. The nurse is responsible for:
A) monitoring patient responses.
B) carrying out the physician's plan of care.
C) providing all interventions.
D) preventing interference from other disciplines.

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Setting priorities among identified nursing diagnoses is the first step in the planning process. The nurse is responsible for monitoring patient responses, making decisions culminating in a plan of care, and implementing interventions, including interdisciplinary collaboration and referral, as needed. The nurse is significantly accountable for achieving the desired outcomes.

Setting Priorities Among Identified Nursing Diagnoses Is the First Step