The community health nurse is in the process of designing a plan to address a health need. The nurse recognizes that the plan is created during which stage of the health planning process?

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During the health planning process, a community health nurse creates a plan during the analysis and design stage, which correlates with the planning phase of the nursing process. Assessment involves data collection, interpretation, and goal setting. Implementation involves how to operationalize the plan and a design for monitoring progress. Evaluation involves examining the costs and benefits, judging the potential outcomes, modifying the plan, presenting the plan to the sponsoring group or agency, and obtaining acceptance.

The Community Health Nurse Is in the Process of Designing