The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does.The five steps include: (Select all that apply.)

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The accepted model is assessment,diagnosis,planning,implementation,and evaluation.The diagnosis phase is separated into two steps: nursing diagnosis and outcome identification.Although documentation is not one of the five steps of the nursing process,it is essential for evaluation.The nurse can assess,diagnose and identify problems,plan,and implement without documentation; however,evaluation is best performed with written evidence of progress toward outcomes.

The Nursing Process Is a Method of Problem Identification and Problem