A nurse is evaluating an established plan of care. After identifying the evaluative criteria and standards (expected patient outcomes), what must the nurse do next?
A) Interpret and summarize findings.
B) Document his or her judgment.
C) Collect data about patient responses.
D) Formulate a new plan of care.

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After identifying the evaluative criteria and standards, the next step for the nurse is to collect data about the patient's responses to the care provided. This involves assessing whether the expected outcomes are being met by observing and measuring the patient's health status.

A Nurse Is Evaluating an Established Plan of Care