The nurse is caring for a client with skin breakdown of the coccyx area.The physician has ordered a medication to be applied to the area.In applying the medication,the nurse is practicing which aspect of the Nursing Process?
A) Assessment
B) Planning interventions
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation

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Application of a medication to the coccyx area is an "action." The nurse both plans and carries out the intervention.The nurse carries out (and records)interventions in the implementation phase.Evaluation is done after the plan (or nursing action)is implemented. Nursing Process: Implementation Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Cognitive

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Skin Breakdown