The nurse practitioner (NP) implements a quality improvement (QI) initiative aimed at enhancing staff nurses' ability to recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse among patients. Staff nurses are given a pretest and post-test to evaluate learning. During which stage of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework does the NP analyze pre-test data?

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The analysis of pre-test data occurs in the Study stage of the PDSA framework, as this is when data is collected and analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of the QI initiative. The Plan stage involves setting goals and identifying potential solutions, the Do stage involves implementing the plan, and the Act stage involves making ongoing adjustments to sustain the improvements achieved.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Implements a Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative