When meeting with a client and family,the home health nurse says,"We have discussed your health problems and limitations.Now tell me what level of health and function you hope to achieve." In which of the following phases of the nursing process is the nurse engaging?

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By steering the conversation toward goals,the nurse is now able to work with the client to mutually identify outcomes.When discussing health problems and limitations,the nurse was gathering a history as part of the assessment phase.This allowed formulation of a nursing diagnosis.The planning would occur after the outcomes have been identified so that a plan can be established as to how the outcomes will be met.

When Meeting with a Client and Family,the Home Health Nurse