In the implementation step of the nursing process, a nurse is to utilize certain activities to be effective in the care of a client. Which activity is the priority?
A) Reassess client's needs.
B) Document nursing care.
C) Prioritize evaluation of care.
D) Differentiate between subjective and objective data.

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Competence in intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills is required to carry out the implementation phase. Nurses can delegate parts of the plan of care to other members of the healthcare team, but the registered nurse (RN) maintains accountability for the supervision and evaluation of these people. Figure 9-1 illustrates the activities of implementation, which include the following: (a) reassess, (b) set priorities, (c) perform nursing interventions, (d) record nursing actions.

In the Implementation Step of the Nursing Process, a Nurse